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Basil Fresh

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Basil, fresh

Spices and Herbs

A 100g serving covers 346% of the daily recommended Vitamin K, making Basil Fresh one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (3.1g), fat (0.6g), and carbohydrates (2.6g) per 100g. At just 23 calories per 100g, Basil Fresh is one of the lowest-calorie options available. With only 4mg of sodium, Basil Fresh is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Nutritionally broad, Basil Fresh delivers meaningful amounts of 9 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Composed of 92% water by weight, Basil Fresh also contributes to daily hydration.

Calories23KCAL
Protein3.1G
Fat0.64G
Carbs2.6G
Fiber1.6G

Calorie Distribution

29kcal
  • Protein43%3.1 g
  • Fat20%0.64 g
  • Carbs36%2.6 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water92.1G
Energy23.0KCAL
Protein3.1G
Total lipid (fat)0.64G
Carbohydrate, by difference2.6G
Fiber, total dietary1.6G
Total Sugars0.30G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid18.0MG
Thiamin0.03MG
Riboflavin0.08MG
Niacin0.90MG
Vitamin B-60.15MG
Folate, total68.0UG
Vitamin B-120UG
Vitamin A, RAE264UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.80MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)415UG
Calcium, Ca177MG
Iron, Fe3.2MG
Magnesium, Mg64.0MG
Phosphorus, P56.0MG
Potassium, K295MG
Sodium, Na4.0MG
Zinc, Zn0.81MG
Copper, Cu0.39MG
Manganese, Mn1.1MG
Selenium, Se0.30UG
Energy94.0kJ
Ash1.5G
Sucrose0G
Glucose0.02G
Fructose0.02G
Lactose0G
Maltose0G
Galactose0.27G
Pantothenic acid0.21MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food68.0UG
Folate, DFE68.0UG
Choline, total11.4MG
Betaine0.40MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol0UG
Carotene, beta3142UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta46.0UG
Vitamin A, IU5275IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin5650UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Tocopherol, beta0MG
Tocopherol, gamma0.16MG
Tocopherol, delta0MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0MG
Tocotrienol, beta0MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated0.04G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00G
SFA 14:00G
SFA 16:00.04G
SFA 18:00.005G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.09G
MUFA 16:10G
MUFA 18:10.09G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.39G
PUFA 18:20.07G
PUFA 18:30.32G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Fatty acids, total trans0G
Tryptophan0.04G
Threonine0.10G
Isoleucine0.10G
Leucine0.19G
Lysine0.11G
Methionine0.04G
Cystine0.03G
Phenylalanine0.13G
Tyrosine0.08G
Valine0.13G
Arginine0.12G
Histidine0.05G
Alanine0.13G
Aspartic acid0.30G
Glutamic acid0.28G
Glycine0.12G
Proline0.10G
Serine0.10G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
leaves (2.5g)10.1g0g0.1g
tbsp, chopped (5.3g)10.2g0g0.1g
cup leaves, whole (6g)10.2g0g0.2g

Scaled from Basil Fresh's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Basil Fresh is a excellent source of Vitamin C (20% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
  • Basil Fresh is a good source of Iron (18% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
  • Basil Fresh is a good source of Magnesium (15% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
  • Basil Fresh is a good source of Calcium (14% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium

Dietary Considerations

  • Basil Fresh is naturally low in sodium at 4mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Basil Fresh provides 3.2mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Calcium: top 8% (#661 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin C: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)
  • Magnesium: top 11% (#909 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories23
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.64G1%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 4.0MG0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.6G1%
Dietary Fiber 1.6G6%
Total Sugars 0.30G
Protein 3.1G6%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 177MG14%
Iron 3.2MG18%
Potassium 295MG6%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 172232.

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