Basil, dried, ground
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Dried, ground basil is a herb made from basil leaves that have been dried and milled. It provides carbohydrate, protein and minerals, including calcium and iron. Per 100g, it contains 43g of carbohydrate, 14g of protein, 2110mg of calcium and 42mg of iron. These figures refer to the dried herb rather than fresh basil leaves.
Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. Dried basil is generally used in small amounts as a seasoning, so its contribution to nutrient intake depends on the amount used. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 251 kcal |
Energy | 1051 kJ |
Fat | 4g |
Carbohydrate | 43g |
14g | |
Salt | 0.09g |
Water | 6.4g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
940µg | |
0µg | |
0mg | |
0.15mg | |
0.32mg | |
6.9mg | |
0µg | |
0µg | |
2110mg | |
42mg | |
420mg | |
490mg | |
3430mg | |
Sodium | 34mg |
5.8mg | |
1.4mg |
Other types of basil
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
40 kcal | 3.1g | 0.8g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.