Basil (fresh) nutrition facts
Ocimum basilicum
100 grams of basil, fresh contain 23 calories, 3.2 g of protein, 2.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.6 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin K (346% DV), manganese (50% DV), copper (43% DV) and vitamin A (29% DV).
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin K346%
- Manganese50%
- Copper43%
- Vitamin A29%
- Vitamin C20%
- Iron18%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 264 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 415 µg | 346% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.21 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate | 68 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.4 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.17 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 56 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.81 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.39 mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 1.15 mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.09 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.39 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 92.1 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other spices and herbs
| Per 100 g | Basil (fresh) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 | 249 | -91% |
| Protein | 3.15 g | 10.1 g | -69% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.65 g | 44 g | -94% |
| Total fat | 0.64 g | 8.37 g | -92% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 19.3 g | -92% |
| Total sugars | 0.3 g | 4.42 g | -93% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 1237 mg | -100% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 172232. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.