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Basil

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 tbsps
 
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 0
Calories 1
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 0.03g 0%
  Saturated Fat 0.002g 0%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 0.021g  
  Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 24mg  
Total Carbohydrate 0.23g 0%
  Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
  Sugars 0.02g  
Protein 0.13g  
 
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 1% Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
< 1%
of RDI*
(1 calories)
0% of RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (57%)
 
Fat (19%)
 
Protein (24%)
Carbohydrates, 0.23g (57%) Fat, 0.03g (19%) Protein, 0.13g (24%)
* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories

Nutrition summary:

There is 1 calorie in 2 tablespoons of Basil.
Calorie breakdown: 19% fat, 57% carbs, 24% protein.
Estimated Net Carbs (non-fiber carbs): 0.03g.

Common serving sizes:

Serving Size Calories
5 leaves 1
2 tbsps 1
1 oz 8
100 g 27

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