Basil
Packaged product Beverages Stonemill
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Basil contains 245 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from protein, with 24% from carbohydrates and 22% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 114% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 60% of the Daily Value for manganese and 34% 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 | 245 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 10 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 38 g | 136% |
| Total sugars L | 1.7 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 23 g | 46% |
| Vitamin A L | 0.43 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 103 mg | 114% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 2.2 mg | 15% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.32 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) L | 105 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 218 mg | 17% |
| Iron L | 6.1 mg | 34% |
| Magnesium L | 56.7 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus L | 64.8 mg | 5% |
| Potassium L | 508 mg | 11% |
| Zinc L | 0.88 mg | 8% |
| Copper L | 0.22 mg | 24% |
| Manganese L | 1.4 mg | 60% |
| Selenium L | 0.28 µg | 0.5% |
| Iodine L | 3.1 µg | 2% |
% 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 54%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 22%
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
- Protein per 100 kcal9.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water84.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.096 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.32 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.18 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (2)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 3,240 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 84.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
BASIL
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Basil?
100 g of Basil has 245 kcal.
Is Basil high in protein?
Basil contains 23 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 54% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Basil?
Basil has 10 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 38 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Basil?
Basil contains 4.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Basil contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (114% DV), manganese (60% DV), iron (34% DV), Folate (B9) (26% DV) and copper (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Basil?
100 g contains 72 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 4088600124919. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 70/100 (how it is calculated).
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