Basil vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and ginger:
- Both ginger and basil are high in calcium, iron and potassium.
- Basil has 62.3 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, basil contains more folate.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and basil has 93% less calories than ginger - ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, basil is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 44:37:19 and for ginger, 10:80:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 80% |
| Fat | 19% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and basil has 96% less carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 781% more dietary fiber than basil - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 185% more protein than basil - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Basil has 62.3 times less saturated fat than ginger - ginger has 2.6g 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 24 times more Vitamin C than ginger - ginger has 0.7mg 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 131 times more Vitamin A than ginger - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Basil has more Vitamin E than ginger - basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 517 times more Vitamin K than ginger - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, basil contains more folate. Both basil and ginger contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Basil | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both ginger and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 55% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Both ginger and basil are high in iron. Ginger has 525% more iron than basil - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger and basil are high in potassium. Ginger has 347% more potassium than basil - ginger has 1320mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both basil and ginger contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Basil | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Basil | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.706 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does ginger or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than ginger - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is ginger or basil better for protein?
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 190% more protein than basil - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does ginger or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and basil has 100% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger or basil contain more calcium?
Both ginger and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 60% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does ginger or basil contain more iron?
Both ginger and basil are high in iron. Ginger has 530% more iron than basil - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does ginger or basil contain more potassium?
Both ginger and basil are high in potassium. Ginger has 350% more potassium than basil - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.