Basil, dried
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Tsp, Leaves1 g
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Tbsp, Leaves2 g
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Tsp, Ground1 g
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Tbsp, Ground5 g

Calories in 1 tsp; ground (1 g)
2.3 calories, 0 from fat
 
Carbs
0.5 g
 
Proteins
0.2 g
 
Fat
0 g
 
Sat. Fat
0 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Basil, dried has medium calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is moderate (0.08 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (348.7%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin K (fights Alzheimer's disease), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Manganese (essential for healthy bones), Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim), Magnesium (helps you sleep better), Copper (reduces the symptoms of arthritis), Potassium (plays an important role in the process of keeping brain function normal level), Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack), Zinc (improves the senses of taste and smell), Vitamin E (fights diabetes and Alzheimer's disease), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion) and Vitamin A (helps prevent infectious diseases and vision problems).
  • Basil, dried contains a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, sodium and sugars (0.01%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (46% of DV/100g) and fiber (151% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Medium
Density
(2.3 cal/g)
High
Density
(348.7 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.2 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
1%
Protein
0%
Carbs
2%
Fiber
0%
Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin K

Fights Alzheimer's disease; Helps prevent coronary artery disease and heart failure.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Iron

Aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells; A vital element for muscle health.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Basil, dried

Serving Size: tsp; ground (1g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 2.3 cal
Calories from Fat 0 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0 g 0.1%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0.1%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0.8 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.5 g 0.2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g 1.5%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0.1%
Protein 0.2 g 0.5%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 7.4 IU 0.1%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.7%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1 mg 0.4%
Vitamin K 17.1 mcg 21.4%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 22.4 mg 2.2%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 1.1%
Iron (Fe) 0.9 mg 5%
Magnesium (Mg) 7.1 mg 1.8%
Manganese (Mn) 0.1 mg 4.9%
Potassium (K) 26.3 mg 0.8%
Phosphorus (P) 2.7 mg 0.3%
Selenium (Se) 0 mcg 0%
Zinc (Zn) 0.1 mg 0.5%