Potato Starch vs. Basil

Nutrition comparison of Potato Starch and Basil


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of potato starch versus basil (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in potato starch and basil:

  • Basil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Basil has signficantly more dietary fiber than potato starch.
  • Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of potato starch and basil is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Potato starch is high in calories and basil has 93% less calories than potato starch - basil has 23 calories per 100 grams and potato starch has 333 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, potato starch is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to basil per calorie. Potato starch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Potato Starch Basil
Protein ~ 44%
Carbohydrates 100% 37%
Fat ~ 19%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Potato starch is high in carbohydrates and basil has 97% less carbohydrates than potato starch - basil has 2.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Basil has signficantly more dietary fiber than potato starch - basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Basil and potato starch contain similar amounts of sugar - basil has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Basil has more protein than potato starch - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Fat

saturated fat

Both basil and potato starch are low in saturated fat - basil has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than potato starch - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than potato starch - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Basil has more Vitamin E than potato starch - basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than potato starch - basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Basil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Potato Starch Basil
Thiamin ~ 0.034 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.076 MG
Niacin ~ 0.902 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.209 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.155 MG
Folate ~ 68 UG

Minerals

calcium

Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than potato starch - basil has 177mg of calcium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

iron

Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has more iron than potato starch - basil has 3.2mg of iron per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

potassium

Basil is a great source of potassium and it has more potassium than potato starch - basil has 295mg of potassium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Potato Starch or Basil .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Basil (Basil, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does basil or potato starch contain more calories in 100 grams?
Potato starch is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than potato starch - basil has 23 calories in 100g and potato starch has 333 calories.

Is basil or potato starch better for protein?
Basil has more protein than potato starch - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Does basil or potato starch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, potato starch is high in carbohydrates and basil has 100% fewer carbohydrates than potato starch - basil has 2.7g of carbs for 100g and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

Does basil or potato starch contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than potato starch - basil has 177mg of calcium in 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Does basil or potato starch contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has more iron than potato starch - basil has 3.2mg of iron in 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.