Basil

About this record

Basil is listed here under Herbs & Spices, with the preparation “Raw”, from the source record “Basil, fresh”. 30 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Iodine, Biotin (B7); missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.

Where it ranks

This is a dried or concentrated food, so it is ranked separately from fresh foods on each nutrient page (use the “Dried” switch there).

Other preparation in the data: Dried

Source record: Spices, basil, dried. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Sources and limitations

• Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: “Basil, fresh” (release 2018-04 (CSV)); UK CoFID (Public Health England): “Basil, fresh” (release 2021 integrated dataset (xlsx)); Canadian Nutrient File (Health Canada): “Spices, basil, fresh” (release 2026 (14th edition, May 2026)).
• Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
• Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
• Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.

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