Basil, fresh

Tbsp, Chopped5 g
Leaves3 g
Cup Leaves, Whole6 g


Calories in 1 cup leaves; whole (6 g)
1.4 calories, 0 from fat
 
Carbs
0.2 g
 
Proteins
0.2 g
 
Fat
0 g
 
Sat. Fat
0 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Basil, fresh has low calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is low (0.01 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (711.9%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin K (helps prevent coronary artery disease and heart failure), Vitamin A (keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy), Manganese (helps regulate the body's metabolism), Vitamin C (helps prevent cardiovascular diseases), Copper (stimulates the brain), Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Iron (important in regulating body temperature) and Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats).
  • Basil, fresh contains a low amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0%/oz).

Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Low
Density
(0.2 cal/g)
High
Density
(711.9 %/cal)
Low
Density
(0 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
0%
Protein
0%
Carbs
0%
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

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

MINERALS

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

Great source of Manganese

Essential for healthy bones; Controls the level of sugar in the blood.

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Basil, fresh

Serving Size: cup leaves; whole (6g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 1.4 cal
Calories from Fat 0 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0 g 0.1%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0.2 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.2 g 0.1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g 0.4%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 0.2 g 0.4%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 316.5 IU 6.3%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.5%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 1.1 mg 1.8%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0.2%
Vitamin K 24.9 mcg 31.1%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 10.6 mg 1.1%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 1.2%
Iron (Fe) 0.2 mg 1.1%
Magnesium (Mg) 3.8 mg 1%
Manganese (Mn) 0.1 mg 3.4%
Potassium (K) 17.7 mg 0.5%
Phosphorus (P) 3.4 mg 0.3%
Selenium (Se) 0 mcg 0%
Zinc (Zn) 0 mg 0.3%