Nutritional Information

Macro nutrients

Composition
Compositiongram
Fat0.6
Carbohydrate0.4
Protein3.2
Dietary fibre2.0
Alcohol0.0
Water94.0
Energy content
Energy contentenergiprosent
Fat22
Carbohydrate7
Protein55
Dietary fibre16
Alcohol0
  • Fat
  • Carbohydrate
  • Protein
  • Dietary fibre
  • Alcohol
  • Water
  • Energy in 100 g: 97 kJ (23 kcal)
  • Edible part: 64 %
NutrientSourceQuantityEnergiprosent
Fat22%
Carbohydrate6%
Dietary fibre16%
Protein54%
Alcohol0%
Water-

Carbohydrates

CarbohydrateSource0.4 g
Starch
Sugar, total
Sugar, added
Sugar, free

Vitamins

Fat-soluble vitaminsSourceQuantity
Vitamin A (RAE)
Vitamin A (RE)523 RE69 %
Retinol
Beta-carotene
Vitamin D0 %
Vitamin E7 %
Water-soluble vitaminsSourceQuantity
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)3 %
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)5 %
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Niacin equivalents8 %
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)9 %
Vitamin B9 (folate)20 %
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)0 %
Vitamin C (askorbic acid)17 %

Minerals and trace elements

MineralsSourceQuantity
Salt (NaCl)
Calcium (Ca)18 %
Sodium (Na)
Potassium (K)8 %
Magnesium (Mg)19 %
Phosphorus (P)10 %
Trace elementsSourceQuantity
Iron (Fe)29 %
Zinc (Zn)7 %
Selenium (Se)0 %
Copper (Cu)43 %
Iodine (I)0 %

Classification

Food ID: 06.111

Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum L.

FoodEx2: Basil (A00VV)

Facets
F28 ProcessRaw, no heat treatment (A07HS)

LanguaL

The foods in Matvaretabellen are described using a classification system called LanguaL. LanguaL stands for "Langua aLimentaria" or "language of food". This language enables standardized descriptions of foods.

LanguaLClassification
A0113Spice or herb (US CFR)
A0857Herb or spice (EUROFIR)
B1158Basil, sweet
C0200Leaf
E0151Solid
F0003Not heat-treated
G0003Cooking method not applicable
H0003No treatment applied
J0001Preservation method not known
K0003No packing medium used
M0001Container or wrapping not known
N0001Food contact surface not known
P0024Human consumer, no age specification

10

Missing value, content not known.

50

Estimated as a naturally occurring zero value, not analysed.

325

University of Oslo (2018). Iodine project 2017-2018.

331

Frydenberg, H, Urke EB & Carlsen MH. Sugar project 2021-2024. University of Oslo, department of nutrition.

460b

US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 23 (2010).

460g

US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

MI0120

Salt equivalent calculated from sodium (NACL[g]=2.5*NA[mg]/1000.0)

MI0142

Water by difference (WATER[g] = 100 - PROT[g] - FAT[g] - CHO[g] - FIBT[g] - ALC[g])

MI0181

Carbohydrate, available calculated from sugar and starch (CHO[g] = SUGAR[g] + STARCH[g])

MI0322

Vitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/6) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 6))

MI0325

Vitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/12) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 12))

MI0421

Niacin equivalents calculated from niacin and tryptophan (NIAEQ[mg] = NIA[mg] + TRP[mg] / 60)

MI_SUGAR_NO

Sugar calculated as the sum of fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose and sucrose (SUGAR[g] = FRUS[g] + GLUS[g] + LACS[g] + MALS[g] + SUCS[g])

Magnesium (Mg) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin C (askorbic acid) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C12:0 (lauric acid) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin E in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:4n-6 (arachidonic acid) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin A (RAE) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculations including conversion factors
MethodVitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/12) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 12))

C18:3n-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Iodine (I) in Basil, fresh

Value typeType not known
Acquisition typeNot known
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Salt (NaCl) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodSalt equivalent calculated from sodium (NACL[g]=2.5*NA[mg]/1000.0)

Retinol in Basil, fresh

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C18:1 sum (oleic acid) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Monounsaturated fatty acids in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Copper (Cu) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Beta-carotene in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Dietary fibre in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Zinc (Zn) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Sugar, total in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodSugar calculated as the sum of fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose and sucrose (SUGAR[g] = FRUS[g] + GLUS[g] + LACS[g] + MALS[g] + SUCS[g])

Potassium (K) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:3n-3 (eicosatrienoic acid) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Iron (Fe) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Sugar, free in Basil, fresh

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Sugar, added in Basil, fresh

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C18:2n-6 (linoleic acid) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C22:6n-3 (docosahexaenoic acid, DHA) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:5n-3 (eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:3n-6 (dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, DGLA) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Selenium (Se) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C18:0 (stearic acid) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C16:1 sum (palmitoleic acid) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Cholesterol in Basil, fresh

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Carbohydrate in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodCarbohydrate, available calculated from sugar and starch (CHO[g] = SUGAR[g] + STARCH[g])

C20:4n-3 (eicosatetraenoic acid) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Polyunsaturated fatty acids in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Niacin equivalents in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculations including conversion factors
MethodNiacin equivalents calculated from niacin and tryptophan (NIAEQ[mg] = NIA[mg] + TRP[mg] / 60)

Phosphorus (P) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Trans fatty acids in Basil, fresh

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C16:0 (palmitic acid) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Starch in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodImputation

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Protein in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) in Basil, fresh

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Vitamin B9 (folate) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B1 (thiamin) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Sodium (Na) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Omega-6 in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Fat in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Calcium (Ca) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B3 (niacin) in Basil, fresh

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C14:0 (myristic acid) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Omega-3 in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Water in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodWater by difference (WATER[g] = 100 - PROT[g] - FAT[g] - CHO[g] - FIBT[g] - ALC[g])

Vitamin D in Basil, fresh

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Alcohol in Basil, fresh

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C22:5n-3 (docosapentaenoic acid, DPA) in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Saturated fatty acids in Basil, fresh

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

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