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Thai Basil

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Also known as: THAI BASIL LEAVES, HORAPA, BAI HORAPA

Thai Basil 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 53% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Vitamin A (RE) (approximately 40% of a typical adult's daily needs). Here are the full nutrition details.

Nutrition Summary

27kcalCalories

3.0gProtein

4.0gCarbs

1.0gFat

4.0gFiber

Protein 44% Carbs 59% Fat 33%

Micronutrients

High in:CarotenoidsVitamin AVitamin Cβ-CaroteneIron

Calcium200 mg(20%)

Iron3.2 mg(25%)

Zinc0.6 mg(6%)

Potassium295 mg(10%)

Sodium4.0 mg(1%)

Magnesium40.0 mg(11%)

Phosphorus56.0 mg(8%)

Thiamin (B1)0.0 mg(3%)

Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg(7%)

Niacin (B3)0.9 mg(6%)

Vitamin C27.0 mg(33%)

Carotenoids3167 µg(53%)

β-Carotene950 µg(32%)

Vitamin A317 µg(40%)

Folate (B9)80.0 µg(20%)

Vitamin B60.1 mg(12%)

Vitamin B120 µg(0%)

Vitamin D0 µg(0%)

Vitamin E1.5 mg(10%)

Fat Breakdown4

MUFA0.2 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 tbsp chopped5g

1 kcal0.1g protein

1 cup24g

6 kcal0.7g protein

100 g100g

27 kcal3.0g 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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