Calories in Basil

1 leave of basil (1 g) has 0 calories, with 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates. Per 100 grams, basil has 23 calories.

Most of the calories in basil come from protein (44%). Basil is low in calories and a good source of vitamin C. It has more calories per gram than 8% of the 54 spices and herbs in our database.

Basil Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

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in 1 leave of basil (1 g)

Protein0 g44% of calories

Fat0 g20% of calories

Carbs0 g37% of calories

0% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Basil calories by serving size

Common amounts of basil with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1 tbsp	3 g	1	0.1 g	0 g	0.1 g
5g	5 g	1	0.2 g	0 g	0.1 g
1/2 cup	12 g	3	0.4 g	0.1 g	0.3 g
1 cup	24 g	6	0.8 g	0.2 g	0.6 g
1 oz	28 g	7	0.9 g	0.2 g	0.8 g
100g	100 g	23	3.2 g	0.6 g	2.7 g
4 oz	113 g	26	3.6 g	0.7 g	3 g

Basil vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other spices and herbs.

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Basil: common questions

How many calories are in 1 leave of basil?

1 leave of basil (1 g) has 0 calories.

How many calories are in 100 grams of basil?

100 grams of basil has 23 calories, 3.2 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 2.7 g of carbohydrates.

How much protein is in basil?

Basil has 3.2 g of protein per 100 g. 1 leave of basil gives you 0 g.

Is basil high in calories?

Basil has 23 calories per 100 g. It has more calories per gram than 8% of the 54 spices and herbs in our database. A 2,000 calorie day fits about 87 kg of it.

More about basil

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172232. Original description: Basil, fresh. Portion weights are USDA household measures.