Basil Calories and Nutrition Facts
Basil, fresh · Spices and herbs
per 100 g23 kcal
Protein3.15 g
Carbohydrate2.65 g
Fat0.64 g
Fibre1.6 g
Sugars0.3 g
Where the calories come fromProtein 44% · Carbohydrate 37% · Fat 19%
Gram calculator
Calories23 kcal
Protein3.15 g
Carbohydrate2.65 g
Fat0.64 g
Nutrition facts table (100 g)
| Energy | 23 kcal |
|---|---|
| Energy | 94 kJ |
| Protein | 3.15 g |
|---|---|
| Total fat | 0.64 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.65 g |
| Water | 92.1 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g |
|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.09 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.39 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Omega-3 EPA | 0 g |
| Omega-3 DHA | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g |
|---|---|
| Dietary fibre | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
|---|---|
| Salt | 0.01 g |
| Calcium | 177 mg |
| Iron | 3.17 mg |
| Magnesium | 64 mg |
| Phosphorus | 56 mg |
| Potassium | 295 mg |
| Zinc | 0.81 mg |
| Copper | 0.39 mg |
| Manganese | 1.15 mg |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 264 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 415 µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.9 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 68 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Choline | 11.4 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
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Values per serving
| Serving | Grams | kcal | Protein | Carbohydrate | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp, chopped | 5.3 | 1.22 | 0.17 g | 0.14 g | 0.03 g |
| 5 leaves | 2.5 | 0.58 | 0.08 g | 0.07 g | 0.02 g |
| 0.25 cup leaves, whole | 6 | 1.38 | 0.19 g | 0.16 g | 0.04 g |
Calories by weight
| Grams | 25 g | 50 g | 100 g | 150 g | 200 g | 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 5.75 | 11.5 | 23 | 34.5 | 46 | 57.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of basil?
- 100 g of basil has 23 kcal (94 kJ). 50 g is 11.5 kcal, 150 g is 34.5 kcal, 200 g is 46 kcal.
- How much protein, carbohydrate and fat does basil have?
- Per 100 g: 3.15 g protein, 2.65 g carbohydrate, 0.64 g fat; fibre 1.6 g, sugars 0.3 g.
- How many calories are in a serving of basil?
- 2 tbsp, chopped: 5.3 g, 1.22 kcal; 5 leaves: 2.5 g, 0.58 kcal; 0.25 cup leaves, whole: 6 g, 1.38 kcal.
- How do I get the nutrition facts of basil from an API?
- From the ServiceBox Nutrition & Calories API: GET /v1/nutrition/foods/172232. The answer has every nutrient per 100 g and the portions as JSON; /v1/nutrition/calculate totals the calories of a recipe. The free tier allows 10 requests a day.
Get this data through the API
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