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Basil

Calories, Nutri-Score, processing level, additives, ingredients and shopper prices for this Sainsbury's product.

Nutri-Score A NOVA 1

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Basil by Sainsbury's

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Basil

by Sainsbury's 28 g in Groceries Barcode 01291476

Fresh Basil

Nutri-Score
Very good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unprocessed or minimally processed
Green-Score
a
Environmental impact estimate

Basil by Sainsbury's provides 32 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 3.2 g of protein. That is 95% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Groceries category and comes in a 28 g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.6 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.1 g · Low
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 32 kcal 194 −84%
Total fat 0.6 g 12.8 −95%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 2.4 −96%
Carbohydrates 2.7 g 16.2 −83%
Total sugars 0.5 g 9.8 −95%
Added sugars 0 g 4.8 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.6 g 2.4 −33%
Protein 3.2 g 2.8 +13%
Salt 0 g 5.9 −100%

Category average across 59918 Groceries products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other groceries

Calories lower 16%
Sugars lower 19%
Salt lower 7%
Saturated fat lower 40%
Protein top 27%
Fiber top 36%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Basil

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian

Product details

Quantity
28 g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
01291476

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Basil?

Basil contains 32 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Basil?

Basil has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Basil healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Basil vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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