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Basil, fresh

Basil is a leafy herb used to flavour food. The figures here describe fresh basil, rather than dried basil. It provides vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron. Per 100g, it contains 660µg of vitamin A (retinol equivalent), 26mg of vitamin C, 250mg of calcium and 5.5mg of iron.

Vitamin A supports normal vision and immune function, while vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Calcium contributes to the maintenance of bones and teeth. Basil is generally eaten in small amounts, so its contribution to nutrient intake is usually much lower than the figures given here. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energía

40 kcal

Energía

169 kJ

Grasa

0.8g

Carbohydrate

5.1g

Proteína

3.1g

Sal

0.02g

Alcohol

0g

Agua

88g

Colesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

660µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

26mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.08mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.31mg

Niacin (B3)

1.1mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Calcio

250mg

Hierro

5.5mg

Magnesio

11mg

Phosphorus

37mg

Potasio

300mg

Sodio

9mg

Zinc

0.7mg

Other types of basil

Alimentos

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Basil, dried, ground

251 kcal

14g

4g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (6 samples and literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Lecturas adicionales y referencias

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Última versión
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publicado originalmente