Basil nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Basil, fresh
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Basil
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 70 (medium) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 23 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 1.05 grams |
| Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 5 leaves (2.5 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -6.5 (alkaline) |
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 90% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 87% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 81% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 81% of foods
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 80% of foods
Basil calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 23 | |
| Calories in 5 leaves | 1 | 2.5 g |
| Calories in 2 tbsp, chopped | 1 | 5.3 g |
| Calories in 0.25 cup leaves, whole | 1 | 6 g |
Basil Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
177 mg of 1,000 mg
18%
Iron:
3.17 mg of 8 mg
40%
Magnesium:
64 mg of 420 mg
15%
Phosphorus:
56 mg of 700 mg
8%
Potassium:
295 mg of 3,400 mg
9%
Sodium:
4 mg of 2,300 mg
0%
Zinc:
0.81 mg of 11 mg
7%
Copper:
0.385 mg of 1 mg
43%
Manganese:
1.148 mg of 2 mg
50%
Selenium:
0.3 µg of 55 µg
1%
Choline:
11.4 mg of 550 mg
2%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
177 mg
TOP 13%
Magnesium
64 mg
TOP 19%
Iron
3.17 mg
TOP 19%
Copper
0.385 mg
TOP 22%
Manganese
1.148 mg
TOP 31%
Potassium
295 mg
TOP 38%
Zinc
0.81 mg
TOP 58%
Phosphorus
56 mg
TOP 75%
Choline
11.4 mg
TOP 84%
Sodium
4 mg
TOP 92%
Selenium
0.3 µg
TOP 92%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
5275 IU of 5,000 IU
106%
Vitamin E :
0.8 mg of 15 mg
5%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
18 mg of 90 mg
20%
Vitamin B1:
0.034 mg of 1 mg
3%
Vitamin B2:
0.076 mg of 1 mg
6%
Vitamin B3:
0.902 mg of 16 mg
6%
Vitamin B5:
0.209 mg of 5 mg
4%
Vitamin B6:
0.155 mg of 1 mg
12%
Folate:
68 µg of 400 µg
17%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
414.8 µg of 120 µg
346%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
5275 IU
TOP 10%
Vitamin C
18 mg
TOP 20%
Folate
68 µg
TOP 30%
Vitamin K
414.8 µg
TOP 41%
Vitamin E
0.8 mg
TOP 50%
Vitamin B6
0.155 mg
TOP 54%
Vitamin B3
0.902 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin B2
0.076 mg
TOP 74%
Vitamin B1
0.034 mg
TOP 80%
Vitamin B5
0.209 mg
TOP 80%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 6%
3.15 g of 50 g
6%
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.64 g of 65 g
1%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
2.65 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
92.06 g of 2,000 g
5%
Other:
1.5 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
39 mg of 280 mg
14%
Threonine:
104 mg of 1,050 mg
10%
Isoleucine:
104 mg of 1,400 mg
7%
Leucine:
191 mg of 2,730 mg
7%
Lysine:
110 mg of 2,100 mg
5%
Methionine:
36 mg of 1,050 mg
3%
Phenylalanine:
130 mg of 1,750 mg
7%
Valine:
127 mg of 1,820 mg
7%
Histidine:
51 mg of 700 mg
7%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.389 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.27 g
Fiber content ratio for Basil
Sugar:
0.3 g
Fiber:
1.6 g
Other:
0.75 g
All nutrients for Basil per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 23kcal | 1% | 96% |
2 times less than Orange
|
| Protein | 3.15g | 8% | 70% |
1.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.64g | 1% | 78% |
52 times less than Cheddar Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% | 20% |
2.9 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 1.05g | N/A | 69% |
51.6 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 2.65g | 1% | 66% |
10.6 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Iron | 3.17mg | 40% | 19% |
1.2 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% | 13% |
1.4 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 295mg | 9% | 38% |
2 times more than Cucumber
|
| Magnesium | 64mg | 15% | 19% |
2.2 times less than Almond
|
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | 73% |
29.9 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | 42% |
1.5 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.39mg | 43% | 22% |
2.7 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 7% | 58% |
7.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 8% | 75% |
3.3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% | 92% |
122.5 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 106% | 10% |
3.2 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 264µg | 29% | 24% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | 50% |
1.8 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | 92% | |
| Manganese | 1.15mg | 50% | 31% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 3% | 80% |
7.8 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | 74% |
1.7 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 6% | 70% |
10.6 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | 80% |
5.4 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 12% | 54% |
1.3 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | 41% |
4.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 68µg | 17% | 30% |
1.1 times more than Brussels sprout
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% | 87% |
143.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.09g | N/A | 82% |
111.4 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.39g | N/A | 67% |
121.3 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | 88% |
7.8 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | 89% |
6.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.1mg | 0% | 90% |
8.8 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.19mg | 0% | 90% |
12.7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | 90% |
4.1 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | 91% |
2.7 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | 89% |
5.1 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.13mg | 0% | 90% |
16 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.05mg | 0% | 91% |
14.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% | 93% |
295 times less than Apple
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 23
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat
1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 4mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
3g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
177mg
18%
Iron
3mg
38%
Potassium
295mg
9%
*
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.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sugars
ⓘ
While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.