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

Calories in 1 cup leaves; whole (6 g)
1.4 calories, 0 from fat
 
Carbs
0.2 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 (keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy), Manganese (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Vitamin C (prevents eye diseases and skin wrinkling), Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Calcium (helps you build strong bones), Iron (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells) and Magnesium (essential for proper hydration).
  • 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 cancer; Fights Alzheimer's disease.

MINERALS

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

Great source of Manganese

Essential for healthy bones; Helps regulate the body's metabolism.

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Basil, fresh

Serving Size: cup leaves; whole (6g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 1.4 cal
Calories from Fat 0 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0 g 0.1%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0.2 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.2 g 0.1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g 0.4%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 0.2 g 0.4%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 316.5 IU 6.3%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.5%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 1.1 mg 1.8%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0.2%
Vitamin K 24.9 mcg 31.1%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 10.6 mg 1.1%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 1.2%
Iron (Fe) 0.2 mg 1.1%
Magnesium (Mg) 3.8 mg 1%
Manganese (Mn) 0.1 mg 3.4%
Potassium (K) 17.7 mg 0.5%
Phosphorus (P) 3.4 mg 0.3%
Selenium (Se) 0 mcg 0%
Zinc (Zn) 0 mg 0.3%