Basil vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and scallion:
- Both scallion and basil are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
- Basil has more Vitamin B6.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and iron.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion and basil contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 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 scallion per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 44:37:19 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 76% |
| Fat | 19% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and basil contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 63% more dietary fiber than basil - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and basil contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and basil are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and basil are high in Vitamin C. Scallion has a little more Vitamin C (4%) than basil by weight - scallion has 18.8mg 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 428% more Vitamin A than scallion - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both scallion and basil are high in Vitamin K. Basil has 100% more Vitamin K than scallion - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more Vitamin B6. Both basil and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Basil | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 146% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 114% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and basil are high in potassium. Scallion is very similar to scallion for potassium - scallion has 276mg 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,
| Basil | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3142 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5650 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Basil | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both basil and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Basil | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.07 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does scallion or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and basil contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is scallion or basil better for protein?
Scallion and basil contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does scallion or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and basil contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or basil contain more calcium?
Both scallion and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 150% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does scallion or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 110% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does scallion or basil contain more potassium?
Both scallion and basil are high in potassium. Scallion is very similar to scallion for potassium - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.