Basil vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and black pepper:
- Both black pepper and basil are high in Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
- Basil has 32.9 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, basil contains more folate.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and basil has 91% less calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
| Basil | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 78% |
| Fat | 24% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and basil has 96% less carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 14 times more dietary fiber than basil - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 230% more protein than basil - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Basil has 32.9 times less saturated fat than black pepper - black pepper has 1.4g 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 black pepper - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 878% more Vitamin A than black pepper - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Black pepper and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both black pepper and basil are high in Vitamin K. Basil has 153% more Vitamin K than black pepper - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, basil contains more folate. Both basil and black pepper contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Basil | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both black pepper and basil are high in calcium. Black pepper has 150% more calcium than basil - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Both black pepper and basil are high in iron. Black pepper has 206% more iron than basil - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both black pepper and basil are high in potassium. Black pepper has 351% more potassium than basil - black pepper has 1329mg 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 | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3142 UG | 310 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5650 UG | 454 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 12 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Basil | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Basil | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.694 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 Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does black pepper or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is black pepper or basil better for protein?
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 230% more protein than basil - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does black pepper or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and basil has 100% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does black pepper or basil contain more calcium?
Both black pepper and basil are high in calcium. Black pepper has 150% more calcium than basil - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does black pepper or basil contain more iron?
Both black pepper and basil are high in iron. Black pepper has 210% more iron than basil - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does black pepper or basil contain more potassium?
Both black pepper and basil are high in potassium. Black pepper has 350% more potassium than basil - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.