1 cup (whole) of Purple basil (21 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 23 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 87.1 µg of Vitamin K covers 73% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Purple basil Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

2.7g

· 1% DV

Protein

3.2g

· 6% DV

Fat

0.6g

· 1% DV

Fiber

1.6g

· 6% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 44% · Fat 19%

Purple basil Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

415µg · 346% DV

Vitamin A

264µg · 29% DV

Vitamin C

18mg · 20% DV

Folate

68µg · 17% DV

Minerals

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

Calcium

177mg · 18% DV

Iron

3mg · 17% DV

Magnesium

64mg · 15% DV

How Nutritious Is Purple basil?

Nutrient density

Very high

92/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

51/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Purple basil Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.4

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Purple basil

To burn the 23 calories in 100 g:

🚶

6min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

2min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

3min

Cycling

🏊

3min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Purple basil Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Purple basil Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Purple basil Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Purple basil Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.04g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.09g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.4g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 0.3:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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18 kcal

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18 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purple basil

How many calories are in purple basil?

Purple basil contains 23 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 3.2 g of protein, 2.7 g of carbohydrates, and 0.6 g of fat.

Is purple basil suitable for a keto diet?

Yes, purple basil is compatible with a keto diet. It contains 2.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and has a glycemic index of 15.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026