USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Basil?
Per 100g, Basil has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 19/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
19/100
10 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for a small handful (10g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per a small handful |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | 2 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 0 g |
| Carbs | 3 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 30 mg |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 18 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 68 µg | 7 µg |
Where Basil contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Vitamin K
100%
415 µg per 100g
Vitamin C
45%
18 mg per 100g
Vitamin A
38%
264 µg per 100g
Iron
36%
3.2 mg per 100g
Sat fat
0 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
4 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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