How Much Does a Leave of Basil Weigh?

A leave of basil weighs about 0.5 grams (less than 0.1 oz).

That is the USDA average for one leave of basil, which has 0 calories and 0 g of protein. Sizes vary, so weigh yours if you track closely.

Basil Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

0cal

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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Measure	Grams	Ounces	Calories
1 leave of basil	0.5 g	0 oz	0
1 cup of basil	24 g	0.8 oz	6
1 tbsp of basil	2.7 g	0.1 oz	1

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

Calories per 100 g compared with other spices and herbs.

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About 0.5 g, or less than 0.1 oz.

A leave of basil has 0 calories.

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