Vanilla extract vs Basil, fresh
Side by side, per 100 g, from the same USDA reference data.
Vanilla extract has more — 288 calories per 100 g against 23 for basil, fresh, a difference of 265 kcal (1152% more). On protein it is Vanilla extract 0.1 g versus basil, fresh 3.2 g per 100 g.
Nutrient by nutrient, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Vanilla extract | Basil, fresh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | 23 kcal | 265 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 3.2 g | 3.1 g |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 2.7 g | 10.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Sugars | 12.7 g | 0.3 g | 12.4 g |
| Sodium | 9.0 mg | 4.0 mg | 5.0 mg |
| Potassium | 148.0 mg | 295.0 mg | 147.0 mg |
| Calcium | 11.0 mg | 177.0 mg | 166.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 3.2 mg | 3.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 18.0 mg | 18.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 264.0 µg | 264.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | equal |
| Water | 52.6 g | 92.1 g | 39.5 g |
Highlighted cells are the higher of the two. "Higher" is not automatically "better" — it depends entirely on what you are trying to do.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.