Basil, Fresh
Basil, Fresh belongs to the spices & herbs category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 23 kcal with 3.2 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat, 2.7 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is vitamin a — 29% of the Daily Value per 100 g. Related entries in the same group include Vinegar, Red Wine and Capers, Canned, or jump to the full food catalog.
Calorie & macro balance
Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).
- Protein48.9%3.2 g
- Fat22.4%0.6 g
- Carbs28.7%2.7 g
What this food is high in
Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.
Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | ||
| Calories | 23 kcal | 1% |
| Macronutrients | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | <1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | <1% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | <1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 4 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 15% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 264 mcg | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Other | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Basil, Fresh?
- A 100 g serving of Basil, Fresh has 23 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
- How much protein is in Basil, Fresh?
- Per 100 g there are 3.2 g of protein — about 6% of the Daily Value (50 g).
- How much fat and carbs are in Basil, Fresh?
- Per 100 g there are 0.6 g of fat and 2.7 g of carbohydrate, including 1.6 g of fiber.
- What nutrients is Basil, Fresh high in?
- Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Vitamin A (29% DV), Vitamin C (20% DV), Iron (18% DV).
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