VeganSpices & Condiments

Basil Leaves

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Also known as: TULSI

Basil Leaves is a foundational ingredient in Indian cooking, used in small quantities but contributing meaningful micronutrients and bioactive compounds. While typically consumed in amounts of 1-5g per serving, its nutrient density per 100g is noteworthy. Per 100g, it offers Total Carotenoids (approximately 102% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Vitamin A (RE) (approximately 85% of a typical adult's daily needs). Here are the full nutrition details.

Nutrition Summary

45kcalCalories
4.3gProtein
5.1gCarbs
0.8gFat
2.2gFiber
Protein 38% Carbs 45% Fat 16%

Micronutrients

High in:CarotenoidsVitamin Aβ-CaroteneVitamin CCalcium
Calcium250 mg(25%)
Iron1.7 mg(13%)
Zinc0.5 mg(5%)
Potassium260 mg(9%)
Sodium3.0 mg(1%)
Magnesium40.0 mg(11%)
Phosphorus56.0 mg(8%)
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg(7%)
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg(16%)
Niacin (B3)0.8 mg(5%)
Vitamin C27.0 mg(33%)
Carotenoids6102 µg(102%)
β-Carotene2034 µg(68%)
Vitamin A678 µg(85%)
Folate (B9)70.0 µg(18%)
Vitamin B60.1 mg(12%)
Vitamin B120 µg(0%)
Vitamin D0 µg(0%)
Vitamin E1.5 mg(10%)
Fat Breakdown4
MUFA0.1 g
1%
PUFA0.4 g
7%
Omega-30.3 g
22%
Omega-60.1 g
1%
Limit These2
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg

Common Serving Sizes

1 cup, packed24g
11 kcal1.0g protein
1 tbsp2g
1 kcal0.1g protein
100 g100g
45 kcal4.3g protein

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Nutritional data per 100g. % values are approximate, based on Indian RDA guidelines (ICMR 2020) for typical adults. Individual needs vary by age, gender, and health status. This is not medical advice.