VeganSpices & Condiments

Basil Leaves

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Also known as: TULSI

Basil Leaves is a foundational ingredient in Indian cooking, used in small quantities but contributing meaningful micronutrients and bioactive compounds. While typically consumed in amounts of 1-5g per serving, its nutrient density per 100g is noteworthy. Per 100g, it offers Total Carotenoids (approximately 102% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Vitamin A (RE) (approximately 85% of a typical adult's daily needs). Here are the full nutrition details.

Nutrition Summary

45kcalCalories

4.3gProtein

5.1gCarbs

0.8gFat

2.2gFiber

Protein 38% Carbs 45% Fat 16%

Micronutrients

High in:CarotenoidsVitamin Aβ-CaroteneVitamin CCalcium

Calcium250 mg(25%)

Iron1.7 mg(13%)

Zinc0.5 mg(5%)

Potassium260 mg(9%)

Sodium3.0 mg(1%)

Magnesium40.0 mg(11%)

Phosphorus56.0 mg(8%)

Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg(7%)

Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg(16%)

Niacin (B3)0.8 mg(5%)

Vitamin C27.0 mg(33%)

Carotenoids6102 µg(102%)

β-Carotene2034 µg(68%)

Vitamin A678 µg(85%)

Folate (B9)70.0 µg(18%)

Vitamin B60.1 mg(12%)

Vitamin B120 µg(0%)

Vitamin D0 µg(0%)

Vitamin E1.5 mg(10%)

Fat Breakdown4

MUFA0.1 g

PUFA0.4 g

Omega-30.3 g

22%

Omega-60.1 g

Limit These2

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Common Serving Sizes

1 cup, packed24g

11 kcal1.0g protein

1 tbsp2g

1 kcal0.1g protein

100 g100g

45 kcal4.3g protein

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About this data

These nutrition facts come from mealPlan.fit, practice-management software for dietitians and nutritionists in India. Values are based on the Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) and compared against ICMR 2020 RDAs. Dietitians use mealPlan.fit to analyse Indian meals on this same ingredient data, draft weekly meal plans with AI, and share plans with clients on WhatsApp.

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