How Much Protein Is In Fresh Basil?
Fresh sweet basil leaves, torn into salads and stirred into finished sauces where the dried herb would taste flat.
Protein per 1/4 cup leaves (6g)
0.2
g% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Fresh Basil
Per 1/4 cup leaves (6g)
0g
sugar
Essential Amino Acids in Fresh Basil
Per 1/4 cup leaves (6g)
Limiting amino acid: Lysine.
3mg
Histidine
6mg
Isoleucine
11mg
Leucine
7mg
Lysine
2mg
Methionine
8mg
Phenylalanine
6mg
Threonine
2mg
Tryptophan
8mg
Valine
More About Fresh Basil
About Protein in Fresh Basil
A serving of Fresh Basil (6g) contains 0.2g of protein, which is 0% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function. When planning your meals, consider that fresh basil is a low source of protein compared to other spices & seasonings.
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Fennel Seed
per 1 tsp (2g)
0.3g
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per 1 tsp (0.7g)
0.1g
Marjoram
per 1 tsp (0.6g)
0.1g
Table Salt
per 1 tsp (6g)
0g
Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 172232 | Last updated: 2026-04-06
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