Pistachio vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and basil:
- Both pistachio and basil are high in calcium, iron and potassium.
- Basil has 24.8 times less sugar than pistachio.
- Basil has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pistachio is high in calories and basil has 96% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to basil per calorie. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Basil | |
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| Protein | 14% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 37% |
| Fat | 68% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 544% more dietary fiber than basil - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Basil has 24.8 times less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 568% more protein than basil - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and basil has 99% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g 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 500% more Vitamin C than pistachio - pistachio has 3mg 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 19 times more Vitamin A than pistachio - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pistachio has 2.2mg 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 30 times more Vitamin K than pistachio - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both pistachio and basil contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Pistachio | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 65% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Both pistachio and basil are high in iron. Pistachio has 27% more iron than basil - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and basil are high in potassium. Pistachio has 241% more potassium than basil - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Pistachio | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 159 UG | 3142 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1160 UG | 5650 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pistachio and basil contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pistachio | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.316 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 13.13 G | 0.073 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does pistachio or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and basil has 100% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is pistachio or basil better for protein?
Pistachio is a fantastic source of protein and it has 570% more protein than basil - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does pistachio or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or basil contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 70% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or basil contain more iron?
Both pistachio and basil are high in iron. Pistachio has 30% more iron than basil - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does pistachio or basil contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and basil are high in potassium. Pistachio has 240% more potassium than basil - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.