1 Cup of Basil in Grams
1 cup of basil weighs 24 grams, or 0.8 oz.
This is the USDA household measure for basil (cup, leaves, whole). That amount has 6 calories. Packing, chopping and moisture change how much fits in a cup, so a kitchen scale gives the most accurate count.
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6cal
in 1 cup of basil (24 g)Protein0.8 g44% of calories
Fat0.2 g20% of calories
Carbs0.6 g37% of calories
0% of a 2,000 calorie day
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Basil cups to grams
| Amount | Grams | Ounces | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 6 g | 0.2 oz | 1 |
| 1/3 cup | 8 g | 0.3 oz | 2 |
| 1/2 cup | 12 g | 0.4 oz | 3 |
| 2/3 cup | 16 g | 0.6 oz | 4 |
| 3/4 cup | 18 g | 0.6 oz | 4 |
| 1 cup | 24 g | 0.8 oz | 6 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 36 g | 1.3 oz | 8 |
| 2 cups | 48 g | 1.7 oz | 11 |
| 3 cups | 72 g | 2.5 oz | 17 |
| 4 cups | 96 g | 3.4 oz | 22 |
Basil calories by serving size
Common amounts of basil with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
Basil vs similar foods
Calories per 100 g compared with other spices and herbs.
Basil: common questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of basil?
1 cup of basil is about 24 g.
How many calories are in 1 cup of basil?
1 cup of basil has 6 calories.
How many cups is 100 g of basil?
100 g of basil is about 4 1/4 cups.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172232. Original description: Basil, fresh. Portion weights are USDA household measures.