Basil vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and tumeric:
- Both tumeric and basil are high in calcium, iron and potassium.
- Basil has 43.8 times less saturated fat than tumeric.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Tumeric has more pantothenic acid, however, basil contains more folate.
- Tumeric is a great source of protein.
- Tumeric is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tumeric is high in calories and basil has 93% less calories than tumeric - tumeric has 312 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 tumeric per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 44:37:19 and for tumeric, 12:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 80% |
| Fat | 19% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and basil has 96% less carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Tumeric is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than basil - tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tumeric and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - tumeric has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tumeric is a great source of protein and it has 207% more protein than basil - tumeric has 9.7g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Basil has 43.8 times less saturated fat than tumeric - tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and basil are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g 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 24 times more Vitamin C than tumeric - tumeric 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 more Vitamin A than tumeric - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has 454% more Vitamin E than basil - tumeric has 4.4mg 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 29 times more Vitamin K than tumeric - tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Tumeric has more pantothenic acid, however, basil contains more folate. Both basil and tumeric contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Basil | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both tumeric and basil are high in calcium. Basil has a little more calcium (5%) than tumeric by weight - tumeric has 168mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Both tumeric and basil are high in iron. Tumeric has 16 times more iron than basil - tumeric has 55mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both tumeric and basil are high in potassium. Tumeric has 605% more potassium than basil - tumeric has 2080mg 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 tumeric per 100 grams.
| Basil | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.084 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tumeric has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Basil | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.672 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.081 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.753 G |
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FAQ
Does tumeric or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Tumeric is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than tumeric - tumeric has 312 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is tumeric or basil better for protein?
Tumeric is a great source of protein and it has 210% more protein than basil - tumeric has 9.7g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does tumeric or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and basil has 100% fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does tumeric or basil contain more calcium?
Both tumeric and basil are high in calcium. Basil has a little more calcium ( 10%) than tumeric by weight - tumeric has 168mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does tumeric or basil contain more iron?
Both tumeric and basil are high in iron. Tumeric has 16 times more iron than basil - tumeric has 55mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does tumeric or basil contain more potassium?
Both tumeric and basil are high in potassium. Tumeric has 610% more potassium than basil - tumeric has 2080mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.