Spices and Herbs
Basil, fresh
Per 100 g of the edible portion · FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018 · Foundation Foods 2026-04
23kcal per 100 g
3.2 gProtein
0.64 gFat
2.7 gCarbohydrate
Energy and macronutrients
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 23 kcal94 kJ | 1% |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.64 g | 1% |
| of which saturated | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.09 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.39 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% |
| of which sugars | 0.3 g | — |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Water | 92.1 g | — |
Minerals
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 56 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.81 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.39 mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 1% |
Vitamins
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 264 µg | 29% |
| Beta-carotene | 3,142 µg | — |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 415 µg | 346% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate | 68 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
In its food group
Position among 66 foods in “Spices and Herbs”
Energy23 kcal · median 282 kcal
Protein3.2 g · median 9.4 g
Fiber1.6 g · median 14.6 g
Sugars0.3 g · median 2.8 g
Saturated fat0.04 g · median 0.73 g
Salt0.01 g · median 0.13 g
17% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.
Richest in
Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
- Vitamin K415 µg · 346%
- Copper0.39 mg · 43%
- Vitamin A264 µg · 29%
- Vitamin C18 mg · 20%
- Iron3.2 mg · 18%
Other foods in the group
More from “Spices and Herbs”
- Capers, canned23 kcal
- Vinegar, cider21 kcal
- Vinegar, red wine19 kcal
- Vinegar, distilled18 kcal
- Dill weed, fresh43 kcal
- Spearmint, fresh44 kcal
- Salt, table0 kcal
- Horseradish, prepared48 kcal
- Vanilla extract, imitation, no alcohol56 kcal
- Mustard, prepared, yellow60 kcal
- Mustard, prepared, yellow61 kcal
- Peppermint, fresh70 kcal
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy (April 2018) and Foundation Foods (April 2026) · public domain (CC0 1.0).
Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9 (FDA).