Sweet basil
Raw
Ocimum basilicum
23 calories, 3.2 grams protein, 2.7 grams carbohydrate, and 0.6 grams fat for 100 g reference.
Nutrition overview
100 g reference · Raw
Sweet basil provides 23 calories, 3.2 g protein, 2.7 g carbs, and 0.6 g fat per 100 g reference.
23
calories
Protein
3.2g
Carbs
2.7g
Fat
0.6g
Nutrition facts
Complete nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Total fat | 0.6 g |
| Total carbohydrate (by difference) | 2.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g |
| Total sugars | 0.3 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 177.0 mg |
| Iron | 3.17 mg |
| Magnesium | 64.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 56.0 mg |
| Potassium | 295.0 mg |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.81 mg |
| Copper | 0.39 mg |
| Manganese | 1.15 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 mcg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 264.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 18.0 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 mcg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) | 414.8 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.90 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg |
| Folate, DFE | 68.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg |
| Other essential nutrient | |
| Choline, total | 11.4 mg |
Practical calorie guide
Calories by serving size
A 100 g reference amount of sweet basil (100 g) has 23 calories.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g reference | 100 g | 23 | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.6 g |
Calories by variety and preparation
Compare the default source-backed serving for each available variety or preparation.
| Variety or preparation | Serving | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 100 g reference | 23 cal | 23 cal |
| Dry or uncooked | 1 tsp, leaves · 0.7 g | 2 cal | 233 cal |
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Nutrition records and methodology
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Nutrition records and methodology
Primary calorie record
Basil, fresh
USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy
Record 172232 · 96% match
- Reported
- 29
- Estimated
- 0
- Assumed zero
- 0
- Calculated
- 0
Contributing sources
- Open source
USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy
USDA Agricultural Research Service · Final release / 2018-04 · CC0 1.0 / United States public domain
Detailed source and derivation status is retained for every nutrient in this profile.
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