Basil
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 5gCarbs
- Fiber
- 3.1gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 1.9gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 0.3gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 15Glycemic Index
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Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.
Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- Yes
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- Yes
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Basil
- Nutrientg
- Water86.0g
- Fiber3.1g
- Carbs5.0g
- Fat1.0g
- Protein3.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Not present
- Purine
- Not present
- Tyramine
- Low
- FODMAP
- Low
- Oxalate
- Moderate
- Goitrogen
- Moderate
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Low
- Antioxidants
- High
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
Basil is an extremely nutrient-dense herb particularly high in calcium and iron, making it an excellent choice for enhancing dietary mineral intake. Its low carbohydrate content makes it suitable for low-carb diets.
- Possesses 5 grams of total carbohydrates.
- High in calcium, providing 483.87% of the RDA.
- Rich source of iron at 790.42% of the RDA.
- Contains high amounts of potassium at 152.54% of the RDA.
- Low in sodium at 13.33% of the RDA.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0 μg
- Vitamin C
- 25 mg
- Vitamin B 1 (Thiamine)
- 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B 2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.31 mg
- Vitamin B 6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.18 mg
- Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene)
- 3950 μg
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 25 mg
- Calcium
- 250 mg
- Iron
- 5.5 mg
- Potassium
- 300 mg
- Magnesium
- 10 mg
- Phosphorus
- 40 mg
- Zinc
- 0.7 mg
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Traces
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal |
| Carbohydratesmacro | 5 g |
| Proteinmacro | 3 g |
| Watermicro | 86 g |
| Dietary Fibermacro | 3.1 g |
| Dietary Fatmacro | 1 g |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)vitamin | 0 μg |
| Vitamin B 2 (Riboflavin)vitamin | 0.31 mg |
| Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene)vitamin | 3950 μg |
| Vitamin B 6 (Pyridoxine)vitamin | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B 12 (Cobalamin)vitamin | 0 μg |
| Vitamin B 1 (Thiamine)vitamin | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin Dvitamin | 0 μg |
| Vitamin Cvitamin | 25 mg |
| Sodiummineral | 25 mg |
| Calciummineral | 250 mg |
| Potassiummineral | 300 mg |
| Ironmineral | 5.5 mg |
| Magnesiummineral | 10 mg |
| Phosphorusmineral | 40 mg |
| Zincmineral | 0.7 mg |
Is Basil keto?
Basil is considered keto-friendly, as it contains very low levels of carbohydrates. Its rich mineral composition makes it a valuable addition for variety and nutrition without disrupting ketosis.
Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Basil
As a herb with minimal carbohydrate content, basil has negligible effects on blood sugar levels. The Glycemic Index of basil is low, making it a safe choice for ketogenic and low-carb diets to help maintain steady blood sugar levels.