Basil, fresh

USDA Standard Reference Spices and Herbs

Basil, fresh contains 23 calories per 2.5g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 3.1g of protein, 0.6g of fat, and 2.6g of carbohydrates. Dietary fiber: 1.6g.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 2.5g Amount per serving Calories 23 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.6g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 4mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 3g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 177mg 14% Iron 3mg 18% Potassium 295mg 6% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 2.5g

Macro Breakdown

23
Calories per 100g
P: 3.15gF: 0.64gC: 2.65g
3.1g
Protein
0.6g
Total Fat
2.6g
Carbs
1.6g
Fiber
0.3g
Sugar
4mg
Sodium

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 2.6 G 0%
Energy 23.0 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 1.6 G 0%
Protein 3.1 G 0%
Total Sugars 0.3 G
Total lipid (fat) 0.6 G 0%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.0 G
Ash 1.5 G
Caffeine 0.0 MG
Energy 94.0 kJ
Fructose 0.0 G
Galactose 0.3 G
Glucose 0.0 G
Lactose 0.0 G
Maltose 0.0 G
Sucrose 0.0 G
Theobromine 0.0 MG
Water 92.1 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Alanine 0.1 G
Arginine 0.1 G
Aspartic acid 0.3 G
Betaine 0.4 MG
Choline, total 11.4 MG
Cystine 0.0 G
Folate, DFE 68.0 UG
Folate, food 68.0 UG
Folate, total 68.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Glutamic acid 0.3 G
Glycine 0.1 G
Histidine 0.1 G
Isoleucine 0.1 G
Leucine 0.2 G
Lysine 0.1 G
Methionine 0.0 G
Niacin 0.9 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.2 MG
Phenylalanine 0.1 G
Proline 0.1 G
Riboflavin 0.1 MG
Serine 0.1 G
Thiamin 0.0 MG
Threonine 0.1 G
Tryptophan 0.0 G
Tyrosine 0.1 G
Valine 0.1 G
Vitamin B-12 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0.2 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 18.0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0.0 MG
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) 0.0 UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 414.8 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 177.0 MG 14%
Iron, Fe 3.2 MG 18%
Potassium, K 295.0 MG 6%
Sodium, Na 4.0 MG 0%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 0 IU 0%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 3142.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0.4 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 46.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 64.0 MG
Manganese, Mn 1.1 MG
Phosphorus, P 56.0 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Selenium, Se 0.3 UG
Vitamin A, IU 5275 IU
Vitamin A, RAE 264.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.8 MG
Zinc, Zn 0.8 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0.0 MG 0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.0 G 0%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.0 G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.1 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.4 G
MUFA 16:1 0.0 G
MUFA 18:1 0.1 G
MUFA 20:1 0.0 G
MUFA 22:1 0.0 G
PUFA 18:2 0.1 G
PUFA 18:3 0.3 G
PUFA 18:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.0 G
SFA 10:0 0.0 G
SFA 12:0 0.0 G
SFA 14:0 0.0 G
SFA 16:0 0.0 G
SFA 18:0 0.0 G
SFA 4:0 0.0 G
SFA 6:0 0.0 G
SFA 8:0 0.0 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 5650.0 UG
Tocopherol, beta 0.0 MG
Tocopherol, delta 0.0 MG
Tocopherol, gamma 0.2 MG
Tocotrienol, alpha 0.0 MG
Tocotrienol, beta 0.0 MG
Tocotrienol, delta 0.0 MG
Tocotrienol, gamma 0.0 MG

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Basil, fresh?
Basil, fresh contains 23 calories per 100g. It has 3.1g of protein, 0.6g of fat, and 2.6g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Basil, fresh?
Per 100g, Basil, fresh has 3.1g protein (55% of calories), 0.6g fat, and 2.6g carbs. Fiber: 1.6g. Sugar: 0.3g.
How much sodium is in Basil, fresh?
Basil, fresh contains 4mg of sodium per 100g, which is 0% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).

Data source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 172232). USDA Standard Reference database. Nutrient values are per 100g unless otherwise noted. This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice.