Nutritional Composition of Basil Leaves per 100 g |
| Composition | USDA Handbook 8-2 (Ground) | ASTA |
| Water (g) | 6.43 | 6.0 |
| Food energy (kcal) | 251 | 325 |
| Protein (g) | 14.37 | 12.0 |
| Fat (g) | 3.98 | 3.6 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 60.96 | 61.7 |
| Ash (g) | 14.27 | 16.7 |
| Calcium (g) | 2.11 | 2.1 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 490 | 470 |
| Sodium (mg) | 34 | 40 |
| Potassium (mg) | 3433 | 3700 |
| Iron (mg) | 42 | 42.8 |
| Thiamine (mg) | 0.148 | 0.15 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.316 | 0.32 |
| Niacin (mg) | 6.948 | 6.9 |
| Ascorbic acid (mg) | 61.22 | 61 |
| Vitamin A activity (RE) | 938 | 1500 |
| Composition of Foods, Spices and Herbs. USDA Agricultural Handbook 8-2, January 1972. |
| The Nutritional Composition of Spices. ASTA Research Committee February 1977. |
