herb
Basil
Basil is a herb. It is plant-derived, so it rules out no diet on its own.
Also known asSweet basilGenovese basil · Italy
Not the same asThai basil (A different species with an anise flavour that holds up to heat, where sweet basil collapses.)
Fresh · per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 23 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.6 g |
| of which sugars | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| of which saturates | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 295 mg |
| Calcium | 177 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 64 mg |
| Phosphorus | 56 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
| Manganese | 1.1 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin A | 264 µg |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 415 µg |
| Thiamin | 0 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 68 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Choline | 11.4 mg |
USDA FDC SR Legacy record 172232. Density measured.