Basil by Tesco

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Basil

by Tesco 30 g in Basils Barcode 03268698
Nutri-Score
Very good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unprocessed or minimally processed
Green-Score
a
Environmental impact estimate

Basil by Tesco provides 56 kcal per 100 g, with 2.2 g of sugars and 4 g of protein. That is 132% more 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 Basils category and comes in a 30 g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.9 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.2 g · Low
Sugars
2.2 g · Low
Salt
0.3 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 56 kcal 46 +20%
Total fat 0.9 g 1.1 −15%
Saturated fat 0.2 g 0.3 −28%
Carbohydrates 4.7 g 3.3 +41%
Total sugars 2.2 g 1 +132%
Added sugars 0 g 0
Dietary fiber 6.4 g 6.6
Protein 4 g 4.5 −11%
Salt 0.3 g 0.1 +135%

Category average across 18 Basils products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other basils

Calories higher 24%
Sugars higher 12%
Salt higher 14%
Saturated fat higher 31%
Protein top 19%
Fiber top 19%

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

Ingredients

Basil

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian

Product details

Quantity
30 g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
03268698

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Recipe & label changes

  1. September 19, 2026
    • Calories: 38.41 → 55.63
    • Fat: 0.52 → 0.9
    • Saturated fat: 0.14 → 0.23
    • Sugars: 0.41 → 2.24
    • Salt: 0.03 → 0.32
    • Protein: 3.7 → 4.03
    • Fiber: 3.83 → 6.35

Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Basil?

Basil contains 56 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Basil?

Basil has 2.2 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 September 19, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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