Fresh Basil leaves Nutrition Facts

Description: Basil leaves , Fresh,Raw

Local Names: Laho (Hausa), Efinrin (Yoruba)

Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum

Category: Vegetables and Products

Calories in Fresh Basil leaves

The calories in 100 grams of Fresh Basil leaves is 44.9 calories (kcal).

Quick Fresh Basil leaves  Nutritional Value

Here is a quick overview of Fresh Basil leaves nutrition information:

Quantity

100g

Calories

44.9 kcl

Fat

0.9g

Protein

3g

Carb

4.2g

Detailed Fresh Basil leaves  Nutrition Data

Here is the detailed data on Fresh Basil leaves  nutrition info:

Fresh Basil leaves Macronutrients data

Weight 

100g

Energy

187.7 Kj

Calories

44.9 kcl

Fat

0.9g

Protein

3g

Carb

4.2g

Fiber

4g

Water

86.9g

Fresh Basil leaves Minerals Data

Weight 

100g

Calcium

15.7mg

Iron (Fe)

0.3mg

Magnesium

14.3mg

Phosphorus (P)

39.3mg

Potassium (k)

30.7mg

Sodium (Na)

11.3mg

Zinc (Zn)

3.7mg

Copper (Cu)

0.3mg

Manganese

5.3mg

Fresh Basil leaves Vitamins Data

Weight 

100g

Vitamin A, RAE

264μg

Retinol

mg

Carotene, beta

571.6μg

Vitamin D

μg

Thiamin, B1

0.18mg

Riboflavin, B2

0.14mg

Niacin, B3 

0.27mg

0.155mg

Folate, B9 (μg)

68μg

Vitamin B12 (μg)

μg

Vitamin C (mg)

36.47mg

other Fresh Basil leaves Micronutrients

Weight 

100g

Ash

1g

Alcohol

-

Caffeine

-

Theobromine

-

Summary of Fresh Basil leaves , Laho (Hausa), Efinrin (Yoruba) Nutrition Info

Serving size of 100 grams of Fresh Basil leaves , Laho (Hausa), Efinrin (Yoruba) contains 44.9 calories, 3g of Protein, 0.9g of Fat, and 4.2g of Carbs.

Fresh Basil leaves Nutrition facts Summary 

Description: 

Basil leaves , Fresh,Raw

Local Names:

Laho (Hausa), Efinrin (Yoruba)

Scientific Name: 

Ocimum basilicum

Category: 

Vegetables and Products

Serving Size:

100 grams

Calories: 

44.9 Kcal/100g

Nutrients

- Energy: 187.7Kj
- Calories: 44.9Kcal
- Fat: 0.9g
- Protein: 3g
- Carb: 4.2g
- Fiber: 4g
- Water:86.9g
- Calcium: 15.7mg
- Iron: 0.3mg
- Magnesium: 14.3mg
- Phosphorus: 39.3mg
- Potassium: 30.7mg
- Sodium: 11.3mg
- Zinc: 3.7mg
- Copper: 0.3mg
- Manganese: 5.3mg
- Vitamin A, RAE: 264μg
- Retinol:μg
- Carotene, beta:571.6μg
- Vitamin D: μg
- Thiamin, B1: 0.18mg
- Riboflavin, B2: 0.14mg
- Niacin, B3: 0.27mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.155mg
- Folate, B9: 68μg
- Vitamin B12: μg
- Vitamin C: 36.47mg
- Ash: 1g

Data sources include: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/), Adepoju O.T., Adedeji R.A., Adigwe P.C. Onyenweaku, E. O., Ene-Obong, H. N., Williams, I. O. (2016).Nutrient quality of Nigerian egg species, raw and boiled. Unpublished data, Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria.2 Nutrient Composition and Micronutrient Potential of fresh and processed leaf of tree basil (ocimum gratissimum), https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/