Basil
Basil is a fragrant herb with 23 calories per 100g and a standout dose of vitamin K for salads, pesto, and pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 kcal diet
Calories
23 kcal
1% DV
Total Fat
0.6g
1% DV
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1g
Total Carbohydrate
2.7g
1% DV
Fiber1.6g
Sugars0.3g
Starch0.8g
Protein
3.2g
6% DV
Plant Protein3.2g
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | DV% | Half-life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 264.0mcg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.0mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B9 | 68.0mcg | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.0mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 414.8mcg | 346% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | DV% | Half-life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 177.0mg | 18% | |
| Copper | 385.0mcg | 43% | |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% | |
| Magnesium | 64.0mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 56.0mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 295.0mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 0.3mcg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 4.0mg | 0% | |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 7% |
Recipes with Basil (18)
Margherita Pizza Slice
360 kcal
New York-Style Cheese Pizza Slice
445 kcal
Roman Slice with Caesar Greens
1015 kcal
Rotini Salad with Chicken, Spinach, Cherry Tomato, and Red Pepper
365 kcal
Neapolitan-Style Pepperoni Pizza
1035 kcal
Spaghetti Bolognese with Basil Pesto and Cheese
520 kcal
Spaghetti with Beef Ragù, Basil Pesto, and Melted Mozzarella
620 kcal
Pizza Margherita with Basil
1310 kcal
Spaghetti with Beef Ragù and Melted Mozzarella
655 kcal
Chickpea Pasta with Tomato, Spinach, and Nutritional Yeast
470 kcal
Neapolitan-Style Mushroom and Cherry Tomato Pizza
1450 kcal
Neapolitan-Style Mushroom, Cherry Tomato, and Mozzarella Pizza
1540 kcal
Grilled Chicken Breast with Quinoa, Asparagus, Avocado, and Basil Pesto
655 kcal
Wood-Fired Mushroom and Tomato Pizza
980 kcal
Rotini with Basil Pesto and Crisp Roast Chicken Thigh
540 kcal
Grilled Chicken Breast with Quinoa, Asparagus, Basil Pesto, and Lemon
655 kcal
Margherita Pizza
910 kcal
Pesto Chicken Rotini with Fresh Mozzarella
540 kcal