20 February, 2014

Fresh herbs nutritional values - Basil

Fresh Basil


Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)


Energy 94 kJ (22 kcal)
Carbohydrates 2.65 g
Dietary fiber 1.6 g
Fat 0.64 g
Protein 3.15 g
Water 92.06 g
Vitamin A equiv. 264 μg (33%)
beta-carotene 3142 μg (29%)
Thiamine (vit. B1) 0.034 mg (3%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2) 0.076 mg (6%)
Niacin (vit. B3) 0.902 mg (6%)
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.209 mg (4%)
Vitamin B6 0.155 mg (12%)
Folate (vit. B9) 68 μg (17%)
Choline 11.4 mg (2%)
Vitamin C 18.0 mg (22%)
Vitamin E 0.80 mg (5%)
Vitamin K 414.8 μg (395%)
Calcium 177 mg (18%)
Iron 3.17 mg (24%)
Magnesium 64 mg (18%)
Manganese 1.148 mg (55%)
Phosphorus 56 mg (8%)
Potassium 295 mg (6%)
Sodium 4 mg (0%)
Zinc 0.81 mg (9%)

Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient Database
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