Basil, fresh - Nutrition Facts and Information

Explore the nutrition facts of Basil, fresh, including calories, vitamins, minerals, fats and fatty acids, carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, sterols, and more.

A typical 1 leaves (2.5 grams) serving of this product provides 0.575 calories, 0.02 grams of total fat, 0.1 grams of carbohydrates, and 0.1 grams of protein.

This nutrition page explores the complete breakdown of nutrients found in Basil, fresh offering insights into how it contributes to overall dietary intake.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
Vitamins
Minerals
Fats & Fatty Acids
Carbohydrates
Proteins & Amino acids
Sterols
Others

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size
5leaves (2.5 g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1

Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

0 %

Saturated Fat 0g

0 %

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

0 %

Sodium 0mg

0 %

Total Carbohydrate 0g

0 %

Dietary Fiber 0.04g

0 %

Sugar 0g

Protein 0g

0 %

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

*Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your individual needs.

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Nutrition summary
Calories 1	Fat 0.02g	Carbs 0.1 g	Protein 0.1 g

Calories

Nutrient	kcal	kjoules	%DV
Total Calories	1	2.4	0%
From Carbs	0.24	1.0
From Fat	0.13	0.5
From Protein	0.19	0.8

Percent breakdown of 1 total Calories (kcal)
Protein	35%	(0.1 g x 2.4 Kcal/g = 0.2 kcal)
Fat	17%	(0.02 g x 8.37 Kcal/g = 0.1 kcal)
Carbohydrate	42%	(0.07 g x 3.6 Kcal/g = 0.24 kcal)

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Betaine	0.01 mcg
Carotene, alpha	0 mcg
Carotene, beta	78.55 mcg
Choline	0.28 mg
Cryptoxanthin, beta	1.15 mcg
Folate, DFE	1.7 mcg	0 %
Folate, food	1.7 mcg	0 %
Folate, total	1.7 mcg	0 %
Folic acid	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	141.25 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg
Niacin	0.02 mg	0 %
Pantothenic acid	0.01 mg	0 %
Retinol	0 mcg
Riboflavin	0 mg	0 %
Thiamin	0 mg	0 %
Tocopherol, beta	0 mg
Tocopherol, delta	0 mg
Tocopherol, gamma	0 mg
Vitamin A	131.88 IU	3 %
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0 %
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0 %
Vitamin C	0.45 mg	1 %
Vitamin D	0 IU	0 %
Vitamin E	0.02 mg	0 %
Vitamin K	10.37 mcg	13 %

~ Data not available

Protein and Amino Acids

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Protein	0.08 g	0 %
Essential Aminos
Histidine	0 g
Isoleucine	0 g
Leucine	0 g
Lysine	0 g
Methionine	0 g
Phenylalanine	0 g
Threonine	0 g
Tryptophan	0 g
Valine	0 g
Non-essential Aminos
Arginine	0 g
Alanine	0 g
Aspartic acid	0.01 g
Cystine	0 g
Glutamic acid	0.01 g
Glycine	0 g
Hydroxyproline	~
Proline	0 g
Serine	0 g
Tyrosine	0 g
Methionine	0 g
Phenylalanine	0 g

~ Data not available

Fats and Fatty Acids

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Fat	0.02 g	0 %
Saturated fatty acids	0 g	0 %
Butanoic	0 g
Hexanoic	0 g
Octanoic	0 g
Decanoic	0 g
Dodecanoic	0 g
Tridecanoic	~
Tetradecanoic	0 g
Pentadecanoic	~
Hexadecanoic	0 g
Heptadecanoic	~
Octadecanoic	0 g
Eicosanoic	~
Docosanoic	~
tetracosanoic	~
Monounsaturated fatty acids	0 g
Tetradecenoic	~
Pentadecenoic	~
Hexadecenoic	0 g
Heptadecenoic	~
Octadecenoic	0 g
Eicosenoic	0 g
Docosenoic	0 g
Polyunsaturated fatty acids	0.01 g
Octadecadienoic	0 g
Octadecatrienoic	0.01 g
Eicosadienoic	~
Eicosatrienoic	~
Eicosatetraenoic	0 g
Eicosapentaenoic (EPA)	0 g
Docosapentaenoic (DPA)	0 g
Docosahexaenoic (DHA)	0 g

~ Data not available

Fat Breakdown

Saturated Fat 0.00 g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.00 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01 g

Total Fat 0.01 g

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Calcium, Ca	4.42 mg	0 %
Copper, Cu	0.01 mg	0 %
Fluoride, F	~
Iron, Fe	0.08 mg	0 %
Magnesium, Mg	1.6 mg	0 %
Manganese, Mn	0.03 mg	2 %
Phosphorus, P	1.4 mg	0 %
Potassium, K	7.38 mg	0 %
Selenium, Se	0.01 mcg	0 %
Sodium, Na	0.1 mg	0 %
Zinc, Zn	0.02 mg	0 %

~ Data not available

Carbohydrates

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Carbohydrate	0.07 g	0 %
Fiber	0.04 g	0 %
Sugars	0.01 g
Fructose	0 g
Galactose	0.01 g
Glucose (dextrose)	0 g
Lactose	0 g
Maltose	0 g
Sucrose	0 g

~ Data not available

Sterols

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Beta-sitosterol	~
Campesterol	~
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 %
Stigmasterol	~

~ Data not available

Other Nutrients

Nutrient	Amount
Energy	0.575 g
Alcohol	0 g
Water	2.30 g
Ash	0.04 g
Caffeine	0 g
Theobromine	0 g

~ Data not available

Data source: USDA Nutrient Database, SR28

Percent Daily Values (%DV) are for adults or children aged 4 or older, and are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your individual needs.

References :
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