Calories in 50g of Dried Basil
50g of dried basil (50 g) has 117 calories. That is 6% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 11 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 24 g of carbohydrates, a split of 29% protein, 11% fat and 60% carbs. For comparison, 30g of dried basil has 70 and 100g of dried basil has 233 calories. Burning 117 calories takes about 21 minutes of brisk walking or 9 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 50g of dried basil?
50g of dried basil weighs about 50 g and has 117 calories.
How much protein is in 50g of dried basil?
50g of dried basil has 11 g of protein, which is 23% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 50g of dried basil?
50g of dried basil has 24 g of carbohydrates, including 19 g of fiber and 0.9 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.