Calories in 2 Tsp of Dried Basil

2 tsp of dried basil (1 g) has 3 calories. That is 0% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0.3 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.7 g of carbohydrates, a split of 29% protein, 11% fat and 60% carbs. For comparison, 1 tsp of dried basil has 2 calories.

Dried Basil Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

3cal

in 2 tsp of dried basil (1 g)

Protein0.3 g29% of calories

Fat0.1 g11% of calories

Carbs0.7 g60% of calories

0% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Dried Basil calories by serving size

Common amounts of dried basil with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1 tsp	1 g	2	0.2 g	0 g	0.3 g
2 tsp	1 g	3	0.3 g	0.1 g	0.7 g
1 tbsp	2 g	5	0.5 g	0.1 g	1 g
5g	5 g	12	1.1 g	0.2 g	2.4 g
1 oz	28 g	66	6.5 g	1.2 g	14 g
100g	100 g	233	23 g	4.1 g	48 g
4 oz	113 g	264	26 g	4.6 g	54 g

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Dried Basil: common questions

How many calories are in 2 tsp of dried basil?

2 tsp of dried basil weighs about 1 g and has 3 calories.

How much protein is in 2 tsp of dried basil?

2 tsp of dried basil has 0.3 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 2 tsp of dried basil?

2 tsp of dried basil has 0.7 g of carbohydrates, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much dried basil is 100 calories?

100 calories of dried basil is 43 g, about 20 tbsp of dried basil.

More about dried basil

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 171317. Original description: Spices, basil, dried. Portion weights are USDA household measures.