Calories in 20g of Dried Basil
20g of dried basil (20 g) has 47 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 4.6 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 9.6 g of carbohydrates, a split of 29% protein, 11% fat and 60% carbs. For comparison, 15g of dried basil has 35 and 30g of dried basil has 70 calories. Burning 47 calories takes about 8 minutes of brisk walking or 4 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Dried Basil: common questions
How many calories are in 20g of dried basil?
20g of dried basil weighs about 20 g and has 47 calories.
How much protein is in 20g of dried basil?
20g of dried basil has 4.6 g of protein, which is 9% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 20g of dried basil?
20g of dried basil has 9.6 g of carbohydrates, including 7.5 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.
How much dried basil is 100 calories?
100 calories of dried basil is 43 g, about 20 tbsp of dried basil.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 171317. Original description: Spices, basil, dried. Portion weights are USDA household measures.