Basil
Packaged product Epices, herbes et condiments Oaklands
Basil contains 38 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 close to the median for epices, herbes et condiments on FoodFactly (43 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 55 % of the Daily Value for manganèse, 48 % of the Daily Value for cuivre and 32 % of the Daily Value for fer.
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 | 38,4 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0,52 g | 0,7 % |
| Saturated fat L | 0,14 g | 0,7 % |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 13,2 mg | 0,6 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2,8 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 3,8 g | 14 % |
| Total sugars L | 0,41 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 3,7 g | 7 % |
| Vitamine A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine C L | 16 mg | 18 % |
| Vitamine D L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E L | 0,88 mg | 6 % |
| Thiamine (B1) L | 0,038 mg | 3 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) L | 0,084 mg | 6 % |
| Niacine (B3) L | 0,99 mg | 6 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) L | 0,23 mg | 5 % |
| Vitamine B6 L | 0,18 mg | 10 % |
| Folate (B9) L | 75,1 µg | 19 % |
| Vitamine B12 L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 301 mg | 23 % |
| Fer L | 5,8 mg | 32 % |
| Magnésium L | 70,6 mg | 17 % |
| Phosphore L | 61,8 mg | 5 % |
| Potassium L | 326 mg | 7 % |
| Zinc L | 0,89 mg | 8 % |
| Cuivre L | 0,43 mg | 48 % |
| Manganèse L | 1,3 mg | 55 % |
| Sélénium L | 1,8 µg | 3 % |
| Iodine L | 4,3 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
- Protein3,7 gbelow the median for epices, herbes et condiments (median 3,8 g)
- Fiber3,8 gbelow the median for epices, herbes et condiments (median 5,4 g)
- Sugars0,41 gabove the median for epices, herbes et condiments (median 0,37 g)
- Fat0,52 gbelow the median for epices, herbes et condiments (median 0,64 g)
- Saturated fat0,14 gbelow the median for epices, herbes et condiments (median 0,19 g)
- Sodium13,2 mgabove the median for epices, herbes et condiments (median 13,2 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9,6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water101 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Graisses monoinsaturées L | 0,051 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées L | 0,22 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Étoile L | 0 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)
| Bêta-carotène L | 3 466 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Eau L | 101 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Fresh basil.
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 Basil?
100 g of Basil has 38 kcal.
How much protein is in Basil?
Basil contains 3,7 g of protein per 100 g (7 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 48 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other epices, herbes et condiments, that is below the median (median 3,8 g).
How many carbs are in Basil?
Basil has 2,8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3,8 g of fiber and 0,41 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 0,52 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,14 g is saturated (0,7 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Basil contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganèse (55 % DV), cuivre (48 % DV), fer (32 % DV), calcium (23 % DV) and Folate (B9) (19 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Basil?
100 g contains 13,2 mg of sodium, 0,6 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 26 septembre 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 4056489007333. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 26 septembre 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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