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Basil, fresh

Nutrition facts and calorie information, per 100 g serving.

Calories
23 kcal
Protein
3.15 g
Carbs
2.65 g
Fat
0.64 g
Macronutrient breakdown

Calorie composition.

44% protein37% carbs20% fat
Vitamins and minerals

Micronutrients.

Percent of Daily Value (DV) on a 2,000 calorie diet.

  • Iron 3.17 mg18%
  • Zinc 0.81 mg7%
  • Folate 68 µg17%
  • Niacin 0.9 mg6%
  • Calcium 177 mg14%
  • Thiamin 0.03 mg3%
  • Magnesium 64 mg15%
  • Potassium 295 mg6%
  • Vitamin A 264 µg29%
  • Vitamin C 18 mg20%
  • Vitamin D 0 µg0%
  • Vitamin E 0.8 mg5%
  • Vitamin K 414.8 µg346%
  • Phosphorus 56 mg4%
  • Riboflavin 0.08 mg6%
  • Vitamin B6 0.16 mg9%
  • Vitamin B12 0 µg0%
Common questions

FAQ.

How many calories are in basil, fresh?

Basil, fresh contains 23 calories per 100 grams. Roughly 13 of those calories come from protein, 11 from carbohydrates, and 6 from fat.

Is basil, fresh high in protein?

Basil, fresh provides 3.15 g of protein per 100 g, about 6% of the Daily Value. That makes it relatively low in protein.

How much fiber is in basil, fresh?

Basil, fresh contains 1.6 g of dietary fiber per 100 g, which is 6% of the Daily Value. Fiber supports digestion and helps meals keep you full.

What food group is basil, fresh in?

Basil, fresh is classified under Spices and Herbs in the USDA FoodData Central database. All values on this page are per 100 grams as published by the USDA.

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172232). Values per 100 g edible portion.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 100 g

Calories23

% Daily Value*

  • Total Fat 0.64 g1%
  • Saturated Fat 0.04 g0%
  • Cholesterol 0 mg0%
  • Sodium 4 mg0%
  • Total Carbohydrate 2.65 g1%
  • Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6%
  • Protein 3.15 g6%
  • Calcium 177 mg14%
  • Iron 3.17 mg18%
  • Potassium 295 mg6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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