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Basil

Basil is rich in vitamin K and contains eugenol, a compound studied for its antioxidant activity.
  • Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped (2.6g)

  • Calories: 1
  • Calories: 1
  • Fiber: 0.1g
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Protein: 0.1g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Key Nutrients
Eugenol, a phenolic compound with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties
  • Key Vitamins
Vitamin K (9% DV)
  • Essential Minerals
Manganese (1% DV), Copper (1% DV)
  • Glycemic Impact
What’s This?
  • Glycemic Index (GI)
  • GI Score
  • Glycemic Load (GL)
  • GI per 100g:
  • Impact
  • Glycemic Scale Rating
Low
0-55
Medium
56-69
High
70+
0 20 40 60 80 100

This food has too little carbohydrate for a glycemic index to be measured.

Fresh basil on white background
Fresh basil on white background
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  • Health Benefits:

    • Excellent source of vitamin K, which plays a key role in blood clotting and bone health.

    • Eugenol may help reduce oxidative stress in the body.

    • Contains compounds that research links to a healthy inflammatory response.

    • May support cardiovascular health through its antioxidant profile.

    • Traditionally used to support digestive comfort after meals.
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What’s This?

Glycemic Index (GI)

GI measures how fast a food raises blood sugar.

Glycemic Load (GL)

Tells you how big that rise actually is once portion size is factored in.

Example:

Watermelon has a high GI (it digests quickly) but a low GL because a normal serving doesn’t
contain many carbs so the actual blood-sugar impact is small.

Why it matters:

Understanding both GI and GL gives you a clearer picture of how foods affect your blood sugar both the speed of the rise and the true impact based on the portion you eat.