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 tbsp; leaves (2 g)
4.7 calories, 0.9 from fat
 
Carbs
1 g
 
Proteins
0.5 g
 
Fat
0.1 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 (helps prevent cancer), Iron (important in regulating body temperature), Manganese (helps regulate the body's metabolism), Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Copper (stimulates the brain), Potassium (instrumental for the metabolic processing of various nutrients), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones), Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers), Vitamin E (helps prevent cancer and heart diseases), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process) and Vitamin A (keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy).
  • 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
Calorie Density
Medium
Density
(2.3 cal/g)
Nutrition Density
High
Density
(348.7 %/cal)
High Risk Components Density
Medium
Density
(0.2 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
1%
Protein
0%
Carbs
3%
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)
Basil, dried Vitamins Chart

Great source of Vitamin K

Fights Alzheimer's disease; Helps prevent cancer.

MINERALS

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Great source of Iron

Aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells; Plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system.

NUTRITION LABEL

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Nutrition Facts

Basil, dried

Serving Size: tbsp; leaves (2g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 4.7 cal
Calories from Fat 0.9 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.1%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0.2%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 1.5 mg 0.1%
Total Carbohydrate 1 g 0.3%
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g 3%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0.1%
Protein 0.5 g 0.9%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 14.9 IU 0.3%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 1.3%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.2 mg 0.7%
Vitamin K 34.3 mcg 42.9%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 44.8 mg 4.5%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 2.1%
Iron (Fe) 1.8 mg 10%
Magnesium (Mg) 14.2 mg 3.6%
Manganese (Mn) 0.2 mg 9.8%
Potassium (K) 52.6 mg 1.5%
Phosphorus (P) 5.5 mg 0.5%
Selenium (Se) 0.1 mcg 0.1%
Zinc (Zn) 0.1 mg 0.9%