Basil
✓
Cup24 g
✓
Tablespoon2 g
✓
Leaf0 g

Calories in 1 cup (24 g)
5.5 calories, 1.8 from fat
 
Carbs
0.6 g
 
Proteins
0.8 g
 
Fat
0.2 g
 
Sat. Fat
0 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Basil 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 (583.5%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin K (helps prevent coronary artery disease and heart failure), Vitamin C (protects against immune system deficiencies), Copper (stimulates the brain), Calcium (helps you build strong bones), Iron (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells), Vitamin A (helps prevent infectious diseases and vision problems) and Magnesium (helps you sleep better).
  • Basil 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
(583.5 %/cal)
Low
Density
(0 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

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

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Basil

Serving Size: cup (24g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 5.5 cal
Calories from Fat 1.8 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.2 g 0.2%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 19.2 mg 0.8%
Total Carbohydrate 0.6 g 0.2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g 1.5%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 0.8 g 1.5%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 211.2 IU 4.2%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 1.9%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 4.3 mg 7.2%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 99.6 mcg 124.4%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 42.5 mg 4.3%
Copper (Cu) 0.1 mg 4.6%
Iron (Fe) 0.8 mg 4.2%
Magnesium (Mg) 15.4 mg 3.8%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 70.8 mg 2%
Phosphorus (P) 13.4 mg 1.3%
Selenium (Se) 0.1 mcg 0.1%
Zinc (Zn) 0.2 mg 1.3%