Peanuts vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Peanuts and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanuts
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanuts and basil:
- Both basil and peanuts are high in calcium and potassium.
- Basil has 15.3 times less sugar than peanut.
- Basil has 7 times less carbohydrates than peanut.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and iron.
- Peanut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peanut is high in calories and basil has 96% less calories than peanut - basil has 23 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanuts is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to basil per calorie. Peanuts has a macronutrient ratio of 16:14:71 and for basil, 43:32:24 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanuts | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 32% |
| Fat | 71% | 24% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil has 7 times less carbohydrates than peanut - basil has 2.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 425% more dietary fiber than basil - basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Basil has 15.3 times less sugar than peanut - basil has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut is an excellent source of protein and it has 673% more protein than basil - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and basil has 99% less saturated fat than peanut - basil has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and basil are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g 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 peanut - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than peanut - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has 516% more Vitamin E than basil - basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than peanut - basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both peanuts and basil contain significant amounts of folate.
| Peanuts | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.152 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.197 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | 14.355 MG | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.466 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | 97 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both basil and peanuts are high in calcium. Basil has 205% more calcium than peanut - basil has 177mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 101% more iron than peanut - basil has 3.2mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both basil and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 115% more potassium than basil - basil has 295mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than peanut per 100 grams.
| Peanuts | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.316 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Peanuts | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 9.715 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 9.719 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 basil or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Peanut is high in calories and basil has 100% less calories than peanut - basil has 23 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Is basil or peanuts better for protein?
Peanut is a fantastic source of protein and it has 670% more protein than basil - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Does basil or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has 7 times fewer carbohydrates than peanut - basil has 2.7g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does basil or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both basil and peanuts are high in calcium. Basil has 210% more calcium than peanut - basil has 177mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does basil or peanuts contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 100% more iron than peanut - basil has 3.2mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
Does basil or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both basil and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 120% more potassium than basil - basil has 295mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.