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Spices Basil (Dried)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Spices, basil, dried

Spices and Herbs

A 100g serving covers 1429% of the daily recommended Vitamin K, making Spices Basil (Dried) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Spices Basil (Dried) stands out for its lean protein profile — 23g of protein with only 4.1g of fat per 100g. Spices Basil (Dried) packs 233 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is modest at 76mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Spices Basil (Dried) provides 37.7g of dietary fiber per 100g (135% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Spices Basil (Dried) delivers meaningful amounts of 19 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories233KCAL
Protein23G
Fat4.1G
Carbs47.8G
Fiber37.7G

Calorie Distribution

320kcal
  • Protein29%23 g
  • Fat12%4.1 g
  • Carbs60%47.8 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water10.3G
Energy233KCAL
Protein23.0G
Total lipid (fat)4.1G
Carbohydrate, by difference47.8G
Fiber, total dietary37.7G
Total Sugars1.7G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0.80MG
Thiamin0.08MG
Riboflavin1.2MG
Niacin4.9MG
Vitamin B-61.3MG
Folate, total310UG
Vitamin B-120UG
Vitamin A, RAE37.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)10.7MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)1715UG
Calcium, Ca2240MG
Iron, Fe89.8MG
Magnesium, Mg711MG
Phosphorus, P274MG
Potassium, K2630MG
Sodium, Na76.0MG
Zinc, Zn7.1MG
Copper, Cu2.1MG
Manganese, Mn9.8MG
Selenium, Se3.0UG
Energy976kJ
Ash14.8G
Sucrose0.02G
Glucose0.75G
Fructose0.75G
Lactose0G
Maltose0G
Galactose0.19G
Pantothenic acid0.84MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food310UG
Folate, DFE310UG
Choline, total54.9MG
Betaine16.1MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol0UG
Carotene, beta378UG
Carotene, alpha113UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta24.0UG
Vitamin A, IU744IU
Lycopene393UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin1150UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Tocopherol, beta0MG
Tocopherol, gamma0.77MG
Tocopherol, delta0MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0MG
Tocotrienol, beta0MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated2.2G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00G
SFA 13:00G
SFA 14:00.05G
SFA 15:00G
SFA 16:01.0G
SFA 17:00G
SFA 18:01.1G
SFA 20:00G
SFA 22:00G
SFA 24:00G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated1.2G
MUFA 14:10G
MUFA 15:10G
MUFA 16:10.17G
MUFA 17:10G
MUFA 18:11.1G
MUFA 18:1 c1.1G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
MUFA 24:1 c0G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.50G
PUFA 18:20.20G
PUFA 18:30.30G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.30G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.004G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0G
PUFA 20:30G
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
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0G
TFA 18:1 t0G
Phytosterols106MG
Tryptophan0.26G
Threonine0.76G
Isoleucine1.1G
Leucine1.9G
Lysine1.1G
Methionine0.32G
Cystine0.19G
Phenylalanine1.3G
Tyrosine0.75G
Valine1.4G
Arginine1.2G
Histidine0.45G
Alanine1.2G
Aspartic acid3.0G
Glutamic acid2.6G
Glycine1.3G
Proline2.7G
Serine0.53G
Hydroxyproline0G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
tsp, leaves (0.7g)20.2g0g0.3g
tsp, ground (1.4g)30.3g0.1g0.7g
tbsp, leaves (2.1g)50.5g0.1g1g
tbsp, ground (4.5g)101g0.2g2.1g

Scaled from Spices Basil (Dried)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Spices Basil (Dried) is a excellent source of Iron (499% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
  • Spices Basil (Dried) is a excellent source of Calcium (172% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Spices Basil (Dried) is a excellent source of Magnesium (169% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
  • Spices Basil (Dried) is a excellent source of Fiber (135% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
  • Spices Basil (Dried) is a excellent source of Zinc (65% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • With 2630mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Spices Basil (Dried). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.

  • Spices Basil (Dried) is naturally low in sodium at 76mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • The high fiber (37.7g) and low fat profile makes Spices Basil (Dried) a solid choice for blood sugar management. See the Diabetes & Low-Glycemic Guide.

  • Spices Basil (Dried) provides 89.8mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Fiber: top <1% (#1 of 8,262)
  • Iron: top <1% (#1 of 8,262)
  • Calcium: top <1% (#1 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories233
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.1G5%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 76.0MG3%
Total Carbohydrate 47.8G17%
Dietary Fiber 37.7G135%
Total Sugars 1.7G
Protein 23.0G46%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 2240MG172%
Iron 89.8MG499%
Potassium 2630MG56%

* 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: 171317.

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