Basil
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Carbs | 2.5 g |
Basil is a fragrant culinary herb used raw or briefly cooked in a wide range of dishes, from Italian pasta sauces and Caprese salads to Southeast Asian stir-fries and Thai curries. Because it is typically consumed in small quantities as a seasoning, per-100g figures reflect its nutritional density rather than a realistic single serving. At 100 g, raw basil provides 23 kcal, 3.2 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat, 2.6 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of dietary fibre. It is notably rich in vitamin A at 583 mcg per 100 g, vitamin K at 414.8 mcg, and folate at 68 mcg, alongside meaningful amounts of potassium (295 mg), calcium (220 mg) and magnesium (64 mg). No glycemic index is established for basil. It is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in basil?
Raw basil contains 23 kcal per 100 g. In practice, a typical fresh garnish or recipe addition is around 5–10 g, contributing fewer than 3 kcal.
How much vitamin K is in basil?
Raw basil contains 414.8 mcg of vitamin K per 100 g, making it one of the more concentrated herb sources of this nutrient. Even a small handful (around 10 g) delivers roughly 41 mcg.
Is basil keto-friendly?
Yes, basil is keto-friendly. It contains only 2.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, and the amounts used in cooking are typically so small that the carbohydrate contribution is negligible.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 23.0 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 0.60 g |
| Carbs | 2.5 g |
| Sugars | 0.30 g |
| Fiber | 2.0 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.041 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.088 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.39 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.060 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 64.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 56.0 mg |
| Potassium | 295 mg |
| Sodium | 9.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.81 mg |
| Copper | 0.39 mg |
| Manganese | 1.1 mg |
| Selenium | 0 mcg |
| Iodine | 6.4 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 583 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 18.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.80 mg |
| Vitamin K | 415 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.034 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.076 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.90 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 68.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 11.4 mg |
Other cooking states of Basil
Dried basil (244 kcal).
