Basil vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and basil are high in potassium.
- Basil has 5.7 times less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Basil has 71% less calories than ginger root.
- Basil has more riboflavin and folate.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Basil has 71% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
| Basil | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 100% |
| Fat | 24% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil has 5.7 times less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root and basil contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and basil contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and basil are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 260% more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than ginger root - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 4147 times more Vitamin K than ginger root - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more riboflavin and folate. Both basil and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Basil | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 428% more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and basil are high in potassium. Ginger root has 41% more potassium than basil - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Basil | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both basil and ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Basil | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.12 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ginger root or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Basil has 70% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is ginger root or basil better for protein?
Ginger root and basil contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does ginger root or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has 5.7 times fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does ginger root or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 430% more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does ginger root or basil contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and basil are high in potassium. Ginger root has 40% more potassium than basil - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.