Basil Nutrition facts
Basil
The king of herbs basil herb is one of the ancient and popular herbal plants brimming with important health-benefiting phytonutrients. This highly prized plant revered as 'holy herb' in many cultures all around the world.
Basil belongs to the family of Lamiaceae, in the genus: Ocimum. Its scientific name is 'Ocimum basilicum.'
Similar Food
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Borage 21 Cal -
Burdock root 72 Cal -
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Chervil 237 Cal -
Chicory root 72 Cal
Source of Calorie
23
Calories
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Carbs2.65 g 37%
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Protein3.15 g 44%
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Fat0.64 g 19%
How long to burn off 23 Calories?
*Approximate base minutes for a 25-year-old, 65 kg adult at moderate intensity.
Swimming
4
min
Jogging
4
min
Cycling
4
min
Walking
6
min
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 23 Kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.65 g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.15 g | 6% |
| Total Fat | 0.64 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.60 g | 4% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 68 µg | 17% |
| Niacin | 0.902 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 mg | 4% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.155 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin | 0.034 mg | 2.5% |
| Vitamin-A | 5275 IU | 175% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 0.80 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 414.8 µg | 345% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 177 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 385 mg | 43% |
| Iron | 3.17 mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 1.15 mg | 57% |
| Zinc | 0.81 mg | 7% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 3142 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 46 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 5650 µg | -- |