Sweet Basil
Sweet basil is a fragrant herb that adds flavor without adding many calories. It is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, which support overall wellness and the immune system. With a good balance of protein and dietary fiber, it helps promote a healthy diet. The herb also provides essential minerals such as calcium and iron, contributing to nutritional diversity in meals.
Macronutrient distribution
A Serving (5 g) of Sweet Basil contains 1 calories, 0.15 g of protein, 0.13 g of carbohydrates, and 0.03 g of fat.
- Protein
- 0.2 g42%
- Carbs
- 0.1 g37%
- Fat
- 0 g20%
of calories
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 1 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace1 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace1 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort1 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort1 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace1 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)1 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (5 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates0.13 / 313 g(0%)
- Dietary Fiber0.08 / 38 g(0%)
- Soluble Fiber0.02 g
- Insoluble Fiber0.06 g
- Total Sugars0.02 g
- Other Carbohydrates0.04 g
Fats
- Total Fat0.03 / 83 g(0%)
- Saturated Fat0 / 25 g(0%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0.01 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.02 g
- Omega-30.02 g
- Omega-60 g
- Omega-90.01 g
- Oleic Acid0.01 g
- Stearic Acid0 g
- Linoleic Acid0 g
- Palmitic Acid0 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.02 g
Protein
- Protein0.15 / 56 g(0%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.01 g
- Serine0 g
- Valine0.01 g
- Alanine0.01 g
- Cystine0 g
- Proline0.01 g
- Arginine0.01 g
- Histidine0 g
- Threonine0.01 g
- Isoleucine0.01 g
- Methionine0 g
- Tryptophan0 g
- Glutamic Acid0.01 g
- Aspartic Acid0.02 g
- Phenylalanine0.01 g
- Glycine0.01 g
- Leucine0.01 g
- Tyrosine0 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A21.2 / 900 ug(2%)
- Vitamin C0.9 / 90 mg(1%)
- Vitamin E0.08 / 15 mg(1%)
- Vitamin K20.8 / 120 ug(17%)
- Vitamin B60.01 / 1.3 mg(1%)
- Thiamin (B1)0 / 1.2 mg(0%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0 / 1.3 mg(0%)
- Niacin (B3)0.05 / 16 mg(0%)
- Folate3.5 / 400 ug(1%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.01 / 5 mg(0%)
- Choline0.57 / 550 mg(0%)
Minerals
- Calcium9.6 / 1,000 mg(1%)
- Iron0.16 / 8 mg(2%)
- Magnesium3.1 / 420 mg(1%)
- Phosphorus3.4 / 700 mg(0%)
- Potassium17.2 / 3,400 mg(1%)
- Sodium0.3 / 2,300 mg(0%)
- Zinc0.04 / 11 mg(0%)
- Copper0.02 / 0.9 mg(2%)
- Manganese0.06 / 2.3 mg(2%)
- Selenium0.01 / 55 ug(0%)
- Iodine0.32 / 150 ug(0%)
- Molybdenum0.31 / 45 ug(1%)
Other
- Water4.6 / 3,700 g(0%)

