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Nutritional Profile of Fresh Basil - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 67 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Fresh Basil.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for two nutrients.
These are
- Galactose (Carbohydrates)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Water (Water)
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin A, IU (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Spices and Herbs) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Galactose (Carbohydrates)
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Water (Water)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 28 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- beta-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- gamma-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Betaine (Amino Acids)
- Fructose (Carbohydrates)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Fresh Basil
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Fresh Basil
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Fresh Basil
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Fresh Basil
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Fresh Basil
In food category: Spices and Herbs
| Carbohydrates (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 2.7 g | 751.3 mg | 90 | 2257 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.6 g | 453.6 mg | 57 | 240 |
| Fructose | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 15 | 401 |
| Galactose | 270 mg | 76.5 mg | 2 | 26 |
| Glucose | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 15 | 402 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 300 mg | 85 mg | 64 | 1646 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 88 mg | 24.9 mg | 52 | 2753 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 389 mg | 110.3 mg | 45 | 2126 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 62 | 2766 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 640 mg | 181.4 mg | 58 | 1685 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 58 | 2240 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 52 | 1686 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 88 mg | 24.9 mg | 51 | 2724 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 73 mg | 20.7 mg | 58 | 2321 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 316 mg | 89.6 mg | 22 | 640 |
| Amino Acids (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 132 mg | 37.4 mg | 24 | 831 |
| Arginine | 117 mg | 33.2 mg | 24 | 868 |
| Aspartic Acid | 301 mg | 85.3 mg | 24 | 764 |
| Betaine | 400 µg | 113.4 µg | 15 | 323 |
| Cystine | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 23 | 468 |
| Glutamic Acid | 277 mg | 78.5 mg | 24 | 915 |
| Glycine | 122 mg | 34.6 mg | 24 | 883 |
| Histidine | 51 mg | 14.5 mg | 24 | 957 |
| Isoleucine | 104 mg | 29.5 mg | 27 | 917 |
| Leucine | 191 mg | 54.1 mg | 26 | 848 |
| Lysine | 110 mg | 31.2 mg | 27 | 883 |
| Methionine | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 24 | 914 |
| Phenylalanine | 130 mg | 36.9 mg | 24 | 913 |
| Proline | 104 mg | 29.5 mg | 24 | 963 |
| Serine | 99 mg | 28.1 mg | 24 | 969 |
| Threonine | 104 mg | 29.5 mg | 24 | 909 |
| Tryptophan | 39 mg | 11.1 mg | 22 | 426 |
| Tyrosine | 77 mg | 21.8 mg | 23 | 961 |
| Valine | 127 mg | 36 mg | 25 | 918 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 893 mg | 52 | 1304 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 68 µg | 19.3 µg | 18 | 387 |
| Folate, food | 68 µg | 19.3 µg | 18 | 221 |
| Folate, total | 68 µg | 19.3 µg | 18 | 315 |
| Niacin | 902 µg | 255.7 µg | 49 | 1663 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 209 µg | 59.3 µg | 22 | 976 |
| Riboflavin | 76 µg | 21.5 µg | 54 | 735 |
| Thiamin | 34 µg | 9.6 µg | 56 | 850 |
| Vitamin B6 | 155 µg | 43.9 µg | 54 | 826 |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 35 | 443 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 800 µg | 226.8 µg | 30 | 563 |
| beta-Carotene | 3.1 mg | 890.2 µg | 12 | 276 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 46 µg | 13 µg | 18 | 138 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 160 µg | 45.4 µg | 14 | 419 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 5.7 mg | 1.6 mg | 3 | 129 |
| Phylloquinone | 415 µg | 117.7 µg | 6 | 100 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5.3k IU | 1.5k IU | 10 | 145 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 264 µg | 74.8 µg | 15 | 449 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 177 mg | 50.2 mg | 45 | 368 |
| Copper, Cu | 385 µg | 109.1 µg | 38 | 473 |
| Iron, Fe | 3.2 mg | 898.7 µg | 50 | 604 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 64 mg | 18.1 mg | 45 | 261 |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.2 mg | 326 µg | 45 | 259 |
| Phosphorus, P | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 51 | 616 |
| Potassium, K | 295 mg | 83.6 mg | 56 | 603 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 40 | 696 |
| Sodium, Na | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 65 | 1155 |
| Zinc, Zn | 810 µg | 229.6 µg | 49 | 833 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 11.4 mg | 3.2 mg | 25 | 1042 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 92.1 g | 26.1 g | 7 | 123 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.5 g | 422.4 mg | 54 | 511 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 23 kcal | 6.5 kcal | 78 | 666 |
| KJ (Energy) | 94 kj | 26.6 kj | 41 | 1066 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Fresh Basil
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 2.5 g | 0.1 oz |
| Tbsp, Chopped | 5.3 g | 0.2 oz |
| Cup Leaves, Whole | 6.0 g | 0.2 oz |
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