Nutrients in 500 calories of Basil

Fresh Basil (Ocimum basilicum).

Weight per 500 Calories

Basil

2174g

Fresh Basil has very low energy density in comparison to other foods.

Macros Ratio

Protein Fat Carbs

44%

20%

36%

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Macro Nutrients

Basil

Energy500 kcal

17.2%

Fresh Basil has 500 kcal of Energy per 500 calories, which is 17.2% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years

Fat14 g

14.3%

Fresh Basil has 13.913043478261 g of Fat per 500 calories, which is 14.3% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 97g per day for Men 19-50 years

Saturated Fat0.89 g

2.8%

Fresh Basil has 0.89130434782609 g of Saturated Fat per 500 calories, which is 2.8% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 32g per day for Men 19-50 years

Omega 36.87 g

429%

Fresh Basil has 6.8695652173913 g of Omega 3 per 500 calories, which is 429% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years

Omega 61.6 g

9.34%

Fresh Basil has 1.5869565217391 g of Omega 6 per 500 calories, which is 9.34% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 17g per day for Men 19-50 years

Cholesterol0 mg

Fresh Basil has 0 mg of Cholesterol per 500 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 290mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Carbohydrate57.6 g

44.3%

Fresh Basil has 57.608695652174 g of Carbohydrate per 500 calories, which is 44.3% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 130g per day for Men 19-50 years

Sugars6.52 g

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Fresh Basil has 6.5217391304348 g of Sugars per 500 calories, which is 9% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years

Fructose0.43 g

0.6%

≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]

Fresh Basil has 0.43478260869565 g of Fructose per 500 calories, which is 0.6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years

Glucose0.43 g

Fresh Basil has 0.43478260869565 g of Glucose per 500 calories, which is % of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of g per day for Men 19-50 years

Sucrose0 g

Fresh Basil has 0 g of Sucrose per 500 calories, which is % of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of g per day for Men 19-50 years

Fiber34.8 g

92%

Fresh Basil has 34.782608695652 g of Fiber per 500 calories, which is 92% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 38g per day for Men 19-50 years

Protein68.5 g

122%

Fresh Basil has 68.478260869565 g of Protein per 500 calories, which is 122% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 56g per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamins

Basil

Vitamin A5739 μg

638%

RAE, retinol activity equivalents

Fresh Basil has 5739.1304347826 μg of Vitamin A per 500 calories, which is 638% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 900μg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B10.74 mg

61.6%

Thiamine

Fresh Basil has 0.73913043478261 mg of Vitamin B1 per 500 calories, which is 61.6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B21.65 mg

127%

Riboflavin

Fresh Basil has 1.6521739130435 mg of Vitamin B2 per 500 calories, which is 127% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B319.6 mg

123%

Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide

Fresh Basil has 19.608695652174 mg of Vitamin B3 per 500 calories, which is 123% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 16mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B54.54 mg

91%

Pantothenic acid

Fresh Basil has 4.5434782608696 mg of Vitamin B5 per 500 calories, which is 91% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 5mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B63.37 mg

259%

Pyridoxine

Fresh Basil has 3.3695652173913 mg of Vitamin B6 per 500 calories, which is 259% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin B7

Biotin

No information available

Vitamin B91478 μg

370%

Folates and Folic Acid

Fresh Basil has 1478.2608695652 μg of Vitamin B9 per 500 calories, which is 370% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 400μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin B120 μg

Cobalamin

Fresh Basil has 0 μg of Vitamin B12 per 500 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin C391 mg

435%

Ascorbic acid

Fresh Basil has 391.30434782609 mg of Vitamin C per 500 calories, which is 435% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 90mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin D0 IU

Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol

Fresh Basil has 0 IU of Vitamin D per 500 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 600IU per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin E17.4 mg

116%

Tocopherols and Tocotrienols

Fresh Basil has 17.391304347826 mg of Vitamin E per 500 calories, which is 116% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 15mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin K9017 μg

7514%

Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Fresh Basil has 9017.3913043478 μg of Vitamin K per 500 calories, which is 7514% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 120μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Minerals

Basil

Calcium3848 mg

385%

Fresh Basil has 3847.8260869565 mg of Calcium per 500 calories, which is 385% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Copper8.37 mg

930%

Fresh Basil has 8.3695652173913 mg of Copper per 500 calories, which is 930% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Fluoride

Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]

No information available

Iron69 mg

861%

Fresh Basil has 68.913043478261 mg of Iron per 500 calories, which is 861% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 8mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Magnesium1391 mg

331%

Fresh Basil has 1391.3043478261 mg of Magnesium per 500 calories, which is 331% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 420mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Manganese25 mg

1085%

Fresh Basil has 24.95652173913 mg of Manganese per 500 calories, which is 1085% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Molybdenum

Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]

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Phosphorus1217 mg

174%

Fresh Basil has 1217.3913043478 mg of Phosphorus per 500 calories, which is 174% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 700mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Potassium6413 mg

189%

Fresh Basil has 6413.0434782609 mg of Potassium per 500 calories, which is 189% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Selenium6.52 μg

12%

Fresh Basil has 6.5217391304348 μg of Selenium per 500 calories, which is 12% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 55μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Sodium87 mg

5.8%

Fresh Basil has 86.95652173913 mg of Sodium per 500 calories, which is 5.8% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Zinc17.6 mg

160%

Fresh Basil has 17.608695652174 mg of Zinc per 500 calories, which is 160% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 11mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Water2001 g

54%

Fresh Basil has 2001.3043478261 g of Water per 500 calories, which is 54% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins in 500 calories of Fresh Basil:

500 calories of Basil has outstanding amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
It is an excellent source of Vitamin B1.
It has no Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D.

Minerals in 500 calories of Fresh Basil:

500 calories of Basil has outstanding amounts of Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.
It has a good amount of Selenium.
It also has some Sodium.

Macronutrients in 500 calories of Fresh Basil:

500 calories of Basil has outstanding amounts of Omega 3, Fiber and Protein.
It is an excellent source of Carbohydrate.
It also has a good amount of Fat, Omega 6 and Sugars.
This spice has some Saturated Fat.
It has no Fructose, Glucose and Sucrose.

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Nutrients in 500 calories of Basil

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