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Basil, fresh

Basil is a leafy herb used to flavour food. The figures here describe fresh basil, rather than dried basil. It provides vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron. Per 100g, it contains 660µg of vitamin A (retinol equivalent), 26mg of vitamin C, 250mg of calcium and 5.5mg of iron.

Vitamin A supports normal vision and immune function, while vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Calcium contributes to the maintenance of bones and teeth. Basil is generally eaten in small amounts, so its contribution to nutrient intake is usually much lower than the figures given here. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

40 kcal

Energy

169 kJ

Fat

0.8g

Carbohydrate

5.1g

Proteine

3.1g

Sale

0.02g

Alcol

0g

Acqua

88g

Colesterolo

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

660µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

26mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.08mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.31mg

Niacin (B3)

1.1mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Calcio

250mg

Ferro

5.5mg

Magnesio

11mg

Phosphorus

37mg

Potassio

300mg

Sodio

9mg

Zinco

0.7mg

Other types of basil

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Basil, dried, ground

251 kcal

14g

4g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (6 samples and literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Storia dell'articolo

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente