Calories in 5g of Basil
5g of basil (5 g) has 1 calorie. That is 0% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 44% protein, 20% fat and 37% carbs. For comparison, 10g of basil has 2 calories.
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Basil vs similar foods
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Basil: common questions
How many calories are in 5g of basil?
5g of basil weighs about 5 g and has 1 calorie.
How much protein is in 5g of basil?
5g of basil has 0.2 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 5g of basil?
5g of basil has 0.1 g of carbohydrates, including 0.1 g of fiber and 0 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.