Basil

Basil

Basil is a bright green, leafy plant, Ocimum basilicum, which is in the Labitae, or mint family.

Basil is grown primarily in the United States, France, and the Mediterranean region. It is widely used in Italian cuisine and is often paired with tomatoes. It is also used in Thai cooking.

Basil is rich in antioxidants and has a sweet, herbal bouquet and its name means “be fragrant”.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=4,805 (fresh) and 67,553 (dried)

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Vitamin K
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Store fresh basil leaves loosely covered in the crisper of your refrigerator. Dried basil should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-Tbsp(s) BASIL,FRESH

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.11

Calories: 1

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.02 g	*
Saturated Fat	0 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	9 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.08 g	*
Sugars	0.01 g	*
Fiber	0.05 g	*
Protein	0.09 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	158.2 IU	3%
Vitamin C	0.54mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.02 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	12.4 mg	16%
Folate	2 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.03 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	5.3 mg	1%
Copper	0.01 mg	0%
Iron	0.1 mg	1%
Magnesium	1.9 mg	0%
Manganese	0.03 mg	2%
Phosphorous	1.7 mg	0%
Potassium	8.8 mg	0%
Selenium	0.01 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.12 mg	0%
Zinc	0.02 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	94.3 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	1.4 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	169.5 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).