Calories in 3 Tbsp of Dried Basil

3 tbsp of dried basil (6 g) has 15 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 1.4 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 29% protein, 11% fat and 60% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of dried basil has 10 calories. Burning 15 calories takes about 3 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Dried Basil Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

15cal

in 3 tbsp of dried basil (6 g)

Protein1.4 g29% of calories

Fat0.3 g11% of calories

Carbs3 g60% of calories

1% 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
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
3 tbsp	6 g	15	1.4 g	0.3 g	3 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 3 tbsp of dried basil?

3 tbsp of dried basil weighs about 6 g and has 15 calories.

How much protein is in 3 tbsp of dried basil?

3 tbsp of dried basil has 1.4 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 3 tbsp of dried basil?

3 tbsp of dried basil has 3 g of carbohydrates, including 2.4 g of fiber and 0.1 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.