Spices & herbs

Spices, basil, dried

FDC 171317tsp, leaves (1 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 99 · +6 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, basil, dried ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 99 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 5 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (499% DV), an excellent source of calcium (172% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (169% DV). Most of its 233 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 23 g · 29%Carb 47.8 g · 60%Fat 4.1 g · 11%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories233 kcal12%
Total fat4.1 g5%
Saturated fat2.2 g11%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium76 mg3%
Carbohydrate48 g17%
Dietary fiber38 g135%
Sugars1.7 g
Protein23 g46%
Potassium2630 mg56%
Calcium2240 mg172%
Iron90 mg499%
Magnesium711 mg169%
Vitamin C0.8 mg1%
Vitamin A37 µg4%
Vitamin E11 mg71%

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FDC 171317

Original 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.

Iron499% DV
Calcium172% DV
Magnesium169% DV
Dietary fiber135% DV
Vitamin E71% DV
Potassium56% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density99 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g23 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g38 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g76 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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