Basil, fresh
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Tbsp, Chopped5 g
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Leaves3 g
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Cup Leaves, Whole6 g

Calories in 1 tbsp; chopped (5 g)
1.2 calories, 0 from fat
 
Carbs
0.1 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 (helps prevent infectious diseases and vision problems), Manganese (essential for healthy bones), Vitamin C (prevents eye diseases and skin wrinkling), Copper (reduces the symptoms of arthritis), Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim), Iron (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells) 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; Helps prevent cancer.

MINERALS

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

Great source of Manganese

Controls the level of sugar in the blood; Helps regulate the body's metabolism.

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Basil, fresh

Serving Size: tbsp; chopped (5g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 1.2 cal
Calories from Fat 0 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0.2 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1 g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g 0.3%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 0.2 g 0.3%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 263.8 IU 5.3%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.4%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0.9 mg 1.5%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0.1%
Vitamin K 20.7 mcg 25.9%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 8.9 mg 0.9%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 1%
Iron (Fe) 0.2 mg 0.9%
Magnesium (Mg) 3.2 mg 0.8%
Manganese (Mn) 0.1 mg 2.9%
Potassium (K) 14.8 mg 0.4%
Phosphorus (P) 2.8 mg 0.3%
Selenium (Se) 0 mcg 0%
Zinc (Zn) 0 mg 0.3%