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Dried basil calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of dried basil contains 233 calories, with 23 g of protein, 47.8 g of carbohydrate and 4.1 g of fat. It provides 37.7 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 29% Carbs 60% Fat 11%
How dried basil compares
Per 100 g, against the closest spices & herbs in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried basil | 233 kcal | 23 g | 47.8 g | 4.1 g |
| Dried chervil | 237 kcal | 23.2 g | 49.1 g | 3.9 g |
| Dried dill weed | 253 kcal | 20 g | 55.8 g | 4.4 g |
| Dried coriander leaf | 279 kcal | 21.9 g | 52.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Tarragon, dried | 295 kcal | 22.8 g | 50.2 g | 7.2 g |
Nutrition facts for dried basil
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 233 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Carbohydrate | 47.8 g |
| Fat | 4.1 g |
| Fiber | 37.7 g |
| Sugar | 1.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in dried basil
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 1714 µg | 1429% |
| Iron | 89.8 mg | 499% |
| Manganese | 9.8 mg | 426% |
| Copper | 2.1 mg | 233% |
| Calcium | 2240 mg | 172% |
| Magnesium | 711 mg | 169% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1.2 mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 mg | 79% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common dried basil servings
How many calories in a portion of dried basil — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp, leaves (1 g) | 2.3 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| 1 tbsp, leaves (2 g) | 4.7 kcal | 0.5 g | 1 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 tbsp, ground (5 g) | 11.7 kcal | 1.2 g | 2.4 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 233 kcal | 23 g | 48 g | 4 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried basil?
Dried basil has 233 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in dried basil?
Dried basil contains 23 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in dried basil?
Dried basil contains 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is dried basil a good source of protein?
Dried basil provides 23 g of protein per 100 g — about 29% of its calories come from protein.
How much fiber does dried basil have?
Dried basil has 37.7 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these dried basil calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171317 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
