Sweet Basil · Ocimum basilicum
Spices, basil, dried
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Excellent nutrient density 75/100
How many beneficial nutrients Spices, basil, dried delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Spices, basil, dried come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
60% from carbs
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Carbs 60%47.8 g per serving
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Fat 11%4.1 g per serving
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Protein 29%23.0 g per serving
What Spices, basil, dried is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.8 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.7 g | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.8 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.8 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.2 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 300.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 199.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 46.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 1,036.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1,075.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 171.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 1,067.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 199.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 296.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23.0 g | |
| Histidine | 450.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,060.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,850.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,150.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 320.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1,250.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 760.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 260.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,450.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,180.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,230.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 3,020.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 190.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 2,570.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,250.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 2,700.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 530.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 750.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 37.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 10.7 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1,714.5 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 310.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.8 mg | |
| Choline | 54.9 mg | |
| Betaine | 16.1 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 2,240.0 mg | |
| Iron | 89.8 mg | |
| Magnesium | 711.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 274.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 2,630.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 76.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 7.1 mg | |
| Copper | 2.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 9.8 mg | |
| Selenium | 3.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 106.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 14.9 g | — |
About Spices, basil, dried
Basil, also called sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum), is a fragrant leafy annual herb in the mint family, beloved for its sweet, slightly peppery aroma with hints of clove and anise. The tender bright-green leaves are a cornerstone of Italian cooking, most famously blended with pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan into fresh pesto and layered with tomato and mozzarella in a Caprese salad, while Thai basil brings a spicier, licorice note to the stir-fries and curries of Southeast Asia.
Basil offers vitamin K, antioxidants, and aromatic oils for almost no calories. Because heat quickly dulls its delicate flavor and blackens the leaves, it is best torn in by hand at the very end of cooking or used raw, and it pairs naturally with tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, and fresh mozzarella. Store fresh basil like a bouquet, stems standing in a glass of water on the counter rather than in the cold refrigerator, which can blacken the leaves, cover it loosely, and pinch off any flower buds to keep the plant leafy and productive.
It also freezes well blended with a little oil.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spices, basil, dried?
There are 233 calories in 100 g of Spices, basil, dried, or about 10 calories in 1 tbsp, ground (5 g).
How much protein is in Spices, basil, dried?
Spices, basil, dried contains 23.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Spices, basil, dried?
Spices, basil, dried has 47.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Spices, basil, dried?
Spices, basil, dried provides 4.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Spices, basil, dried a good source of?
Spices, basil, dried is an excellent source of Vitamin K (1429% DV), Iron (499% DV), Manganese (426% DV), Copper (233% DV), Calcium (172% DV) and Magnesium (169% DV) and a good source of Pantothenic Acid (B5) and Choline (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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