1 Tbsp of Basil in Grams

Q: How many calories are in 1 tbsp of basil?

1 tbsp of basil has 1 calories.

1 tbsp of basil weighs 2.7 grams, or less than 0.1 oz.

This is the USDA household measure for basil (tbsp, chopped). That amount has 1 calorie. Packing, chopping and moisture change how much fits in a cup, so a kitchen scale gives the most accurate count.

Basil Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

1cal

in 1 tbsp of basil (3 g)

Protein0.1 g44% of calories

Fat0 g20% of calories

Carbs0.1 g37% of calories

0% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Basil tablespoons to grams

Amount	Grams	Ounces	Calories
1/4 tbsp	0.7 g	0 oz	0
1/3 tbsp	0.9 g	0 oz	0
1/2 tbsp	1.3 g	0 oz	0
2/3 tbsp	1.8 g	0.1 oz	0
3/4 tbsp	2 g	0.1 oz	0
1 tbsp	2.7 g	0.1 oz	1
1 1/2 tbsp	4 g	0.1 oz	1
2 tbsp	5.3 g	0.2 oz	1
3 tbsp	8 g	0.3 oz	2
4 tbsp	11 g	0.4 oz	2

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 grams are in 1 tbsp of basil?

1 tbsp of basil is about 2.7 g.

How many calories are in 1 tbsp of basil?

1 tbsp of basil has 1 calorie.

How many cups is 100 g of basil?

100 g of basil is about 4 1/4 cups.

More about basil

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