Nutrition facts · USDA values per 100 g
Calories & Macros in Basil
Quick answer
Basil has 23 kcal per 100 g. 2 tbsp chopped (5.3 g) has 1 kcal, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of carbs and 0 g of fat.
- Calories
- 23kcal
- per 100 g
- Protein
- 3.2g
- per 100 g
- Carbs
- 2.7g
- per 100 g
- Fat
- 0.6g
- per 100 g
- Protein 43% · 3.2 g
- Carbs 37% · 2.7 g
- Fat 20% · 0.6 g
Calories in any amount of Basil
Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 2 tbsp chopped (5.3 g). Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.
- Calories
- 1kcal
- Protein
- 0.2g
- Carbs
- 0.1g
- Fat
- 0g
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.3 g) | 7 kcal | 0.9 g | 0.8 g | 0.2 g |
| 50 g | 12 kcal | 1.6 g | 1.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 100 g | 23 kcal | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.6 g |
| 150 g | 35 kcal | 4.7 g | 4 g | 1 g |
| 200 g | 46 kcal | 6.3 g | 5.3 g | 1.3 g |
| 250 g | 58 kcal | 7.9 g | 6.6 g | 1.6 g |
| 300 g | 69 kcal | 9.5 g | 8 g | 1.9 g |
| 500 g | 115 kcal | 15.8 g | 13.3 g | 3.2 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 104 kcal | 14.3 g | 12 g | 2.9 g |
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 leaves: 2.5 g | 1 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| 2 tbsp, chopped: 5.3 g | 1 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| 0.25 cup leaves, whole: 6 g | 1 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
Basil nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | – |
| Protein | 3.15 g | 6% |
| Total fat | 0.64 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.09 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.39 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.65 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars | 0.3 g | – |
| Sodium | 4 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.17 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 56 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.81 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 264 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 415 µg | 346% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folate (DFE) | 68 µg | 17% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | – |
| Alcohol | 0 g | – |
| Water | 92.1 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.
How Basil fits common diet targets
- Net carbs
- 1g
- per 100 g
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 13.7g
- Energy density
- 0.23kcal/g
- very low
- Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 2.7 g − 1.6 g = 1 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
- Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Basil gives 13.7 g.
- Energy density is calories per gram. At 0.23 kcal/g, Basil is very low on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.
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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
USDA describes this food as “Basil, fresh” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 172232, retrieved . How we calculate.