Calories in 3 Oz of Basil

3 oz of basil (85 g) has 20 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 2.7 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 2.3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 44% protein, 20% fat and 37% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of basil has 13 and 4 oz of basil has 26 calories. Burning 20 calories takes about 3 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Basil Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

20cal

in 3 oz of basil (85 g)

Protein2.7 g44% of calories

Fat0.5 g20% of calories

Carbs2.3 g37% of calories

1% 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
3 oz	85 g	20	2.7 g	0.5 g	2.3 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

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Calories per 100 g compared with other spices and herbs.

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Basil: common questions

How many calories are in 3 oz of basil?

3 oz of basil weighs about 85 g and has 20 calories.

How much protein is in 3 oz of basil?

3 oz of basil has 2.7 g of protein, which is 5% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 3 oz of basil?

3 oz of basil has 2.3 g of carbohydrates, including 1.4 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.

How much basil is 100 calories?

100 calories of basil is 435 g, about 870 leaves of basil.

More about basil

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