Basil vs. Ginger Root

Nutrition comparison of Basil and Ginger Root


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of basil versus ginger root (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and ginger root:

  • Both ginger root and basil are high in potassium.
  • Basil has 5.7 times less carbohydrates than ginger root.
  • Basil has 71% less calories than ginger root.
  • Basil has more riboflavin and folate.
  • Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of basil and ginger root is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Basil has 71% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.

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Fat 24% ~
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carbohydrates

Basil has 5.7 times less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Ginger root and basil contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Ginger root and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Ginger root and basil contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both ginger root and basil are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g 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 260% more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg 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 ginger root - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Ginger root and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg 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 4147 times more Vitamin K than ginger root - ginger root has 0.1ug 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 ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Basil Ginger Root
Thiamin 0.034 MG 0.025 MG
Riboflavin 0.076 MG 0.034 MG
Niacin 0.902 MG 0.75 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.209 MG 0.203 MG
Vitamin B6 0.155 MG 0.16 MG
Folate 68 UG 11 UG

Minerals

calcium

Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.

iron

Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 428% more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both ginger root and basil are high in potassium. Ginger root has 41% more potassium than basil - ginger root has 415mg 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 ginger root per 100 grams.

Basil Ginger Root
alpha linoleic acid 0.316 G 0.034 G
Total 0.316 G 0.034 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both basil and ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Basil Ginger Root
linoleic acid 0.073 G 0.12 G
Total 0.073 G 0.12 G



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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 Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .

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FAQ

Does ginger root or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?
Basil has 70% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.

Is ginger root or basil better for protein?
Ginger root and basil contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.

Does ginger root or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has 5.7 times fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.

Does ginger root or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.

Does ginger root or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 430% more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.

Does ginger root or basil contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and basil are high in potassium. Ginger root has 40% more potassium than basil - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.