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Basil

Ocimum basilicum

CoFID 13-804
per 100g

High vitamin CIron-richSoft Herbs

Commonly grown under cover across the UK, including South West market gardens and polytunnels.

NutrientPer 100g

Macronutrients

Energy40 kcal
Protein3.1 g
Carbohydrate5.1 g
Fat0.8 g

Micronutrients

Vitamin C26 mg
Iron5.5 mg
Calcium250 mg

Suits

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Allergens: none of the 14 UK-regulated allergens declared for this ingredient in its raw, unprocessed form.

% of reference intake per 100g

NutrientAdult manAdult womanChild (4-6)
Vitamin C (26mg)65%65%87%
Iron (5.5mg)63%37%90%
Calcium (250mg)36%36%56%

Based on UK Reference Nutrient Intakes for a typical adult man, a woman aged 19-50, and a child aged 4-6. No UK RNI is set for Vitamin K, so it's shown as a raw value only, not a percentage.

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