Purple basil
Low GI
GL 0.1 per 100 g
- Rich in antioxidants
- Low protein content
Purple basil has a glycemic index of 5, the same as plain Sweet basil (5).
Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Sweet basil
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 2.7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.3 g |
| Natural | 0.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Rich in antioxidants
- Low glycemic load
- High vitamin K content
- Low protein content
- Not a significant energy source
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Purple basil?
Purple basil has a glycemic index of 5 (Low) and a glycemic load of 0.1 per 100 g.
Is Purple basil good for people with insulin resistance?
Purple basil has a low glycemic index (5), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Sweet basil has the lowest glycemic load?
Purple basil has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Sweet basil in this database (0.1 per 100 g).
Check Purple basil in the Logi app, with your portion.
