Soybean Oil vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Soybean Oil and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soybean oil
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soybean oil and basil:
- Both basil and soybean oil are high in Vitamin K.
- Basil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Basil has signficantly more dietary fiber than soybean oil.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and iron.
- Soybean oil is a great source of Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soybean Oil (Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Soybean oil is high in calories and basil has 97% less calories than soybean oil - basil has 23 calories per 100 grams and soybean oil has 884 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soybean oil is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to basil per calorie. Soybean oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soybean Oil | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 37% |
| Fat | 100% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both basil and soybean oil are low in carbohydrates - basil has 2.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Basil has signficantly more dietary fiber than soybean oil - basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Basil and soybean oil contain similar amounts of sugar - basil has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Basil has more protein than soybean oil - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Soybean oil is high in saturated fat and basil has 100% less saturated fat than soybean oil - basil has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soybean oil has 15.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both soybean oil and basil are low in trans fat - soybean oil has 0.68g of trans fat per 100 grams and basil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than soybean oil - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than soybean oil - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Soybean oil is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 923% more Vitamin E than basil - basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soybean oil has 8.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both basil and soybean oil are high in Vitamin K. Basil has 126% more Vitamin K than soybean oil - basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soybean oil has 183.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Soybean Oil | 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 soybean oil - basil has 177mg of calcium per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 157 times more iron than soybean oil - basil has 3.2mg of iron per 100 grams and soybean oil has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Basil is a great source of potassium and it has more potassium than soybean oil - basil has 295mg of potassium per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soybean oil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than basil per 100 grams.
| Soybean Oil | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 7.034 G | 0.316 G |
| Total | 7.034 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soybean oil has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Soybean Oil | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.242 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 50.299 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 50.541 G | 0.073 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Soybean Oil (Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined) and Basil (Basil, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does basil or soybean oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Soybean oil is high in calories and basil has 100% less calories than soybean oil - basil has 23 calories in 100g and soybean oil has 884 calories.
Is basil or soybean oil better for protein?
Basil has more protein than soybean oil - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does basil or soybean oil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both basil and soybean oil are low in carbohydrates - basil has 2.7g of carbs for 100g and soybean oil has no carbs..
Does basil or soybean oil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than soybean oil - basil has 177mg of calcium in 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does basil or soybean oil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 157 times more iron than soybean oil - basil has 3.2mg of iron in 100 grams and soybean oil has 0.02mg of iron.