Barley vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and basil:
- Both barley and basil are high in iron and potassium.
- Barley has more thiamin and niacin, however, basil contains more folate.
- Barley is a great source of protein.
- Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Barley is high in calories and basil has 93% less calories than barley - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
| Barley | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 32% |
| Fat | 3% | 24% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and basil has 97% less carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 875% more dietary fiber than basil - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 215% more protein than basil - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both barley and basil are low in saturated fat - barley has 0.24g 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 more Vitamin C than barley - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 263 times more Vitamin A than barley - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Barley and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg 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 187 times more Vitamin K than barley - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin and niacin, however, basil contains more folate. Both barley and basil contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Barley | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 510% more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Both barley and basil are high in iron. Basil has 27% more iron than barley - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both barley and basil are high in potassium. Barley is very similar to barley for potassium - barley has 280mg 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,
| Barley | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 3142 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | 5650 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than barley per 100 grams.
| Barley | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.316 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, barley has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Barley | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.073 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.
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FAQ
Does barley or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Barley is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than barley - barley has 352 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is barley or basil better for protein?
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 220% more protein than basil - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does barley or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and basil has 100% fewer carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does barley or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 510% more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does barley or basil contain more iron?
Both barley and basil are high in iron. Basil has 30% more iron than barley - barley has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does barley or basil contain more potassium?
Both barley and basil are high in potassium. Barley is very similar to barley for potassium - barley has 280mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.