Calories in 5g of Dried Basil
5g of dried basil (5 g) has 12 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.1 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 2.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 29% protein, 11% fat and 60% carbs. For comparison, 10g of dried basil has 23 calories. Burning 12 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute 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 5g of dried basil?
5g of dried basil weighs about 5 g and has 12 calories.
How much protein is in 5g of dried basil?
5g of dried basil has 1.1 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 5g of dried basil?
5g of dried basil has 2.4 g of carbohydrates, including 1.9 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 171317. Original description: Spices, basil, dried. Portion weights are USDA household measures.