Spices, basil, dried
FDC 171317tsp, leaves (1 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 99 · +6 vs Spices & herbs medianDried basil scores 99 of 100 and ranks 5th of 60 in Spices & herbs, with iron at an extraordinary 499% DV, calcium at 172% DV, magnesium at 169% DV, and fiber at 135% DV per 100 grams.
A cook typically shakes a teaspoon into tomato sauce, pizza, or a marinade, so while the percentages above look dramatic, a single teaspoon of dried leaves delivers only a fraction of the full 100 gram figure. At 233 calories per 100 grams it reads high on paper, but the amount anyone actually sprinkles into a dish keeps its real contribution to a meal modest.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 233 kcal | 12% |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber | 38 g | 135% |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | |
| Protein | 23 g | 46% |
| Potassium | 2630 mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 2240 mg | 172% |
| Iron | 90 mg | 499% |
| Magnesium | 711 mg | 169% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 37 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 11 mg | 71% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.76 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.48 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.38 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0.02 g | |
| Protein | 0.23 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 26 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 7.1 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.37 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171317Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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