Basil vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and basil are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Baby carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than basil, however, basil contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Basil has 14.8 times less sugar than baby carrot.
- Basil has more riboflavin and folate.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and basil contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
| Basil | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 92% |
| Fat | 24% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and basil contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in basil comprise of 84% dietary fiber and 16% sugar.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 81% more dietary fiber than basil - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Basil has 14.8 times less sugar than baby carrot - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Basil has 392% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and basil are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g 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 592% more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both baby carrots and basil are high in Vitamin A. Baby carrot has 161% more Vitamin A than basil - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Basil has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 43 times more Vitamin K than baby carrot - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more riboflavin and folate. Both basil and baby carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Basil | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 453% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 256% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and basil are high in potassium. Basil has 24% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg 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, baby carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than basil per 100 grams, however, basil contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Basil | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3142 UG | 6391 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5650 UG | 358 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3767 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Basil | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both basil and baby carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Basil | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.057 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
Basil g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Baby Carrots g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and basil contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is baby carrots or basil better for protein?
Basil has 390% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does baby carrots or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and basil contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in basil comprise of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar.
Does baby carrots or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does baby carrots or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 260% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does baby carrots or basil contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and basil are high in potassium. Basil has 20% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.