Vegetable products and dishes
Basil, green, fresh, raw
Large, green, oval-shaped, pointed leaves, with a distinct sweet smell and taste. Uncooked.
Vegetable products and dishesSource: Analysed
Per 100g of edible portion
94.0kJ
Energy
2.6g
Protein
0.50g
Fat, total
3.3g
Total dietary fibre
0g
Total sugars
10.0mg
Sodium
Quick FAQ
How many calories are in basil?
Basil, green, fresh, raw contains approximately 22 calories (94 kJ) per 100g, according to the Australian Food Composition Database.
How much protein is in basil?
There are 2.6g of protein per 100g of basil, green, fresh, raw.
How much sugar is in basil?
Basil, green, fresh, raw contains 0g of total sugars per 100g, making it low in sugar.
How much fat is in basil?
Basil, green, fresh, raw has 0.5g of total fat per 100g.
Is basil high in fibre?
Basil, green, fresh, raw is a source of dietary fibre, providing 3.3g per 100g.
All nutrients
Complete Nutrient Profile
Every measured nutrient, grouped by category. Tap a nutrient to see the 50 richest foods for it.
Energy
2 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 94.0 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 68.0 kJ |
Proximates
8 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 91.6 g |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Nitrogen | 0.42 g |
| Fat, total | 0.50 g |
| Total dietary fibre | 3.3 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols | 0.20 g |
| Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols | 0.20 g |
Carbohydrates
9 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Fructose | 0 g |
| Glucose | 0 g |
| Sucrose | 0 g |
| Maltose | 0 g |
| Lactose | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Free sugars | 0 g |
| Starch | 0.20 g |
Minerals
17 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Aluminium | 1,700 ug |
| Arsenic | 2.0 ug |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Copper | 0.22 mg |
| Iodine | 6.4 ug |
| Iron | 3.0 mg |
| Lead | 1.1 ug |
| Magnesium | 55.0 mg |
| Manganese | 1.1 mg |
| Molybdenum | 6.2 ug |
| Phosphorus | 91.0 mg |
| Potassium | 440 mg |
| Selenium | 0 ug |
| Sodium | 10.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.92 mg |
| Retinol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin A retinol equivalents | 583 ug |
Vitamins
27 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Alpha-carotene | 0 ug |
| Beta-carotene | 3,500 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin | 0 ug |
| Beta-carotene equivalents | 3,500 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin | 0 mg |
| Niacin derived from tryptophan | 0.58 mg |
| Niacin derived equivalents | 0.58 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 0.07 mg |
| Cobalamin | 0 ug |
| Folate, natural | 91.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0 ug |
| Total folates | 91.0 ug |
| Dietary folate equivalents | 91.0 ug |
| Vitamin C | 6.0 mg |
| Cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| Ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin D3 equivalents | 0 ug |
| Alpha tocopherol | 2.1 mg |
| Beta tocopherol | 0 mg |
| Delta tocopherol | 0 mg |
| Gamma tocopherol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2.1 mg |
Fatty Acids
10 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Total saturated fatty acids | 0.03 g |
| Total monounsaturated fatty acids | 0.07 g |
| C18:2w6 | 0.06 g |
| C18:3w3 | 0.24 g |
| C20:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:6w3 | 0 mg |
| Total polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0.30 g |
| Total long chain omega 3 fatty acids | 0 mg |
| Total trans fatty acids | 0 mg |
Amino Acids
1 nutrient| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 34.0 mg |
Organic Acids
6 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Acetic acid | 0 g |
| Citric acid | 0 g |
| Lactic acid | 0 g |
| Malic acid | 0.10 g |
| Propionic acid | 0 g |
| Quinic acid | 0 g |
Other
3 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Ash | 1.5 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Source
Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD) Release 3, FSANZ. Food key: F000396. All values per 100g of edible portion.