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1. Basil Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Basil
4. Basil Nutritional Value
5. Basil Health Benefits

Basil Facts

History and Origin

Tips for Cooking and Storage

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Common Types of Basil

Basil Nutritional Value

Herbs ” Basil ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 4.5 g – 1 Tablespoon, ground
Basil, dried

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	10	0.5%
Protein	g	1.03	2%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.18	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	2.15	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	1.7	%
Total Sugars	g	0.08
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	101	%
Iron, Fe	mg	4.04	22.4%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	32	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	12	%
Potassium, K	mg	118	%
Sodium, Na	mg	3	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.32	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.095	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.441	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.1	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.004	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.054	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.060	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	14	3.5%
Choline	mg	2.5
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg		%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.48	%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0.0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	77.2	%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.097	0.4%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.056
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.022
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Cholesterol	mg	0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	17
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	5
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	1
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	mcg	52

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Basil Nutritional Value

Basil Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administratio

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