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 (fights Alzheimer's disease), Vitamin A (helps prevent infectious diseases and vision problems), Manganese (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Vitamin C (helps prevent cardiovascular diseases), Copper (essential for normal growth and health), Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system) and Magnesium (helps you sleep better).
  • 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

Fights Alzheimer's disease; 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; Essential for healthy bones.

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%