Organic Basil
Packaged product Spices, Herbs and Condiments McCormick
Organic Basil contains 35 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from protein, with 37% from carbohydrates and 15% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in spices, herbs and condiments on FoodFactly, where the median is 43 kcal per 100 g across 16 products.
100 g provides 50% of the Daily Value for manganese, 43% of the Daily Value for copper and 29% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 34.8 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.47 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.13 g | 0.7% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 12 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2.6 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.5 g | 12% |
| Total sugars L | 0.37 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 14.5 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.034 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.076 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.21 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) L | 68 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 273 mg | 21% |
| Iron L | 5.2 mg | 29% |
| Magnesium L | 64 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus L | 56 mg | 4% |
| Potassium L | 295 mg | 6% |
| Zinc L | 0.81 mg | 7% |
| Copper L | 0.39 mg | 43% |
| Manganese L | 1.2 mg | 50% |
| Selenium L | 1.6 µg | 3% |
| Iodine L | 3.9 µg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 48%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 15%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.4 gbelow the median for spices, herbs and condiments (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber3.5 gin the lowest quarter of spices, herbs and condiments (median 5.4 g)
- Fat0.47 gbelow the median for spices, herbs and condiments (median 0.64 g)
- Saturated fat0.13 gbelow the median for spices, herbs and condiments (median 0.19 g)
- Sodium12 mgbelow the median for spices, herbs and condiments (median 13.2 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 3,140 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 91.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
organic basil leaves
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Organic Basil?
100 g of Organic Basil has 35 kcal.
How much protein is in Organic Basil?
Organic Basil contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 48% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices, herbs and condiments, that is below the median (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in Organic Basil?
Organic Basil has 2.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.5 g of fiber and 0.37 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Organic Basil?
Organic Basil contains 0.47 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.13 g is saturated (0.7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Organic Basil contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (50% DV), copper (43% DV), iron (29% DV), calcium (21% DV) and Folate (B9) (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Organic Basil?
100 g contains 12 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 26, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0052100827889. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 26, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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