Calories in 2 Oz of Basil
2 oz of basil (57 g) has 13 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.8 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 1.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 44% protein, 20% fat and 37% carbs. For comparison, 1 oz of basil has 7 and 3 oz of basil has 20 calories. Burning 13 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Basil: common questions
How many calories are in 2 oz of basil?
2 oz of basil weighs about 57 g and has 13 calories.
How much protein is in 2 oz of basil?
2 oz of basil has 1.8 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 oz of basil?
2 oz of basil has 1.5 g of carbohydrates, including 0.9 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.
How much basil is 100 calories?
100 calories of basil is 435 g, about 870 leaves of basil.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172232. Original description: Basil, fresh. Portion weights are USDA household measures.