Lentils vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and basil:
- Both basil and lentils are high in iron and potassium.
- Basil has 6.6 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
- Lentil has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and basil has 80% less calories than lentil - basil has 23 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
| Lentils | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 32% |
| Fat | 3% | 24% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil has 6.6 times less carbohydrates than lentil - basil has 2.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 394% more dietary fiber than basil - basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Basil and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - basil has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 186% more protein than basil - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both basil and lentils are low in saturated fat - basil has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than lentil - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lentil - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Basil and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 243 times more Vitamin K than lentil - basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both lentils and basil contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Lentils | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 832% more calcium than lentil - basil has 177mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Both basil and lentils are high in iron. Basil is very similar to basil for iron - basil has 3.2mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both basil and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 25% more potassium than basil - basil has 295mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lentil per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.316 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lentils and basil contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lentils | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.137 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 lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and basil has 80% less calories than lentil - basil has 23 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Is basil or lentils better for protein?
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 190% more protein than basil - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Does basil or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has 6.6 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - basil has 2.7g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does basil or lentils contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 830% more calcium than lentil - basil has 177mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does basil or lentils contain more iron?
Both basil and lentils are high in iron. Basil is very similar to basil for iron - basil has 3.2mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does basil or lentils contain more potassium?
Both basil and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 30% more potassium than basil - basil has 295mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.