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Basil, fresh Nutrition Facts

Reviewed by Anna Smith | USDA-sourced data

Nutrition Overview

Basil, fresh contains 23 calories per 100g, with 3.2g of protein, 0.6g of fat, and 2.7g of carbohydrates.

It is an excellent source of Vitamin K (345.7% of the Daily Value per 100g), and Manganese (49.9% DV).

Compared to other spices and herbs, Basil, fresh has 91% fewer calories and 68% less protein than the category average.

For protein content, Basil, fresh ranks #5585 out of 8068 foods (higher than 31% of all foods in our database).

Calories

23

per 100g

Protein

3.2g

6% DV

Total Fat

0.6g

1% DV

Carbs

2.7g

1% DV
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Complete Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Amount per 100g % Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories 23.0 kcal 1%
Protein 3.2 g 6%
Total Fat 0.64 g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.04 g 0%
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Sodium 4.0 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.7 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g 6%
Added Sugars 0.00 g 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin A 264.0 mcg 29%
Vitamin C 18.0 mg 20%
Vitamin D 0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.80 mg 5%
Vitamin K 414.8 mcg 346%
Thiamin 0.03 mg 3%
Riboflavin 0.08 mg 6%
Niacin 0.90 mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.16 mg 9%
Folate 68.0 mcg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg 0%
Minerals
Calcium 177.0 mg 14%
Iron 3.2 mg 18%
Potassium 295.0 mg 6%
Magnesium 64.0 mg 15%
Phosphorus 56.0 mg 5%
Zinc 0.81 mg 7%
Copper 0.39 mg 43%
Manganese 1.1 mg 50%
Selenium 0.30 mcg 1%
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Similar Foods

Other spices and herbs with similar calorie content:

Food Calories Protein Fat Carbs Nutrition
Capers, canned 23 2.4g 0.9g 4.9g 23 cal
2.4g protein
0.9g fat
4.9g carbs
Vinegar, cider 21 0.0g 0.0g 0.9g 21 cal
0.0g protein
0.0g fat
0.9g carbs
Vinegar, red wine 19 0.0g 0.0g 0.3g 19 cal
0.0g protein
0.0g fat
0.3g carbs
Vinegar, distilled 18 0.0g 0.0g 0.0g 18 cal
0.0g protein
0.0g fat
0.0g carbs
Dill weed, fresh 43 3.5g 1.1g 7.0g 43 cal
3.5g protein
1.1g fat
7.0g carbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Basil, fresh?

Basil, fresh contains 23 calories per 100g serving.

Is Basil, fresh high in protein?

Basil, fresh contains 3.15g of protein per 100g, which is 6% of the daily value. It ranks #5585 out of 8068 foods for protein content.

What vitamins and minerals are in Basil, fresh?

Basil, fresh is a good source of Vitamin K (345.7% DV), Manganese (49.9% DV), and Copper (42.8% DV) per 100g.

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