Basil



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 tbsp (5.3g)
DV %

0.1
--
0.1
0.8
0
0
0.3
0


Calories: 1.4
Total Sugars: 0g
Carb.: 0.2g
Fiber: 0.2g
Total Fats: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 0.1g
Sodium: 0.2mg
*Data provided by USDA

An aromatic annual herb in the mint family.


Basil is often found in recipes that also contain parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, oregano, garlic and parsley

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