Basil: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of basil has 23 kcal. 5 leaves (3 g): 1 kcal.
Basil is in the family Spices & herbs. Per 100 g it provides 3.1 g protein, 2.6 g carbohydrates (1.6 g fiber) and 0.64 g fat: about 44% of its calories come from protein.
What basil provides most
- High in vitamin K: 415 µg per 100 g, 346 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin A: 264 µg per 100 g, 29 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin C: 18 mg per 100 g, 20 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of iron: 3.2 mg per 100 g, 18 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of folate (vitamin B9): 68 µg per 100 g, 17 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of magnesium: 64 mg per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
Basil per serving
The serving is 5 leaves, 3 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 5 leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | 1 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 0.08 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.6 g | 0.07 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 0.04 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.01 g |
| Fat | 0.64 g | 0.02 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0.1 mg |
Basil nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 23 kcal | — |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6 % |
| Total fat | 0.64 g | 1 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.09 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.39 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 2.6 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 6 % |
| Total sugars | 0.3 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 264 µg | 29 % |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg | 5 % |
| Vitamin K | 415 µg | 346 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 3 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.08 mg | 6 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.9 mg | 6 % |
| B6 | 0.15 mg | 9 % |
| B9 · Folate | 68 µg | 17 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14 % |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18 % |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 15 % |
| Phosphorus | 56 mg | 4 % |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6 % |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 0.81 mg | 7 % |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | 1 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.32 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other spices & herbs
Of 5 foods in this family on Micela, basil ranks 4th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
Among Micela's 180 foods, basil is in the top 10 for vitamin K (1st), vitamin A (8th).
Where it comes from
India.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does basil have?
100 g of basil has 23 kcal. 5 leaves (3 g) has 1 kcal.
How much protein does basil have?
3.1 g per 100 g; 0.08 g in 5 leaves.
How many carbs does basil have?
2.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is fiber and 0.3 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does basil have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin K, 346 %; vitamin A, 29 %; vitamin C, 20 %; iron, 18 %.
Where does basil come from?
India. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 2044 · Basil, fresh · Basil, fresh
One serving (5 leaves) is about 0% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers