Basella alba is a plant from the Basellaceae family whose various parts have medicinal properties. In addition, the leaves of this plant are consumed in various regions of Asia, Africa and Burundi in particular. The objective of the present study is to determine the nutritional value of these leaves in order to show their involvement in improving food security. This study revealed that Basella alba leaves are a good source of minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, dietary fiber and vitamin C. When consumed as vegetables, Basella alba leaves can contribute to the reduction of malnutrition and the prevention of deficient diseases, and thus contribute to the improvement of food security.