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Fresh basil calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of fresh basil contains 23 calories, with 3.2 g of protein, 2.7 g of carbohydrate and 0.6 g of fat. It provides 1.6 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 44% Carbs 37% Fat 19%
How fresh basil compares
Per 100 g, against the closest spices & herbs in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh basil | 23 kcal | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Canned capers | 23 kcal | 2.4 g | 4.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Cider vinegar | 21 kcal | 0 g | 0.9 g | 0 g |
| Red wine vinegar | 19 kcal | 0 g | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| Distilled vinegar | 18 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Nutrition facts for fresh basil
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in fresh 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 | 415 µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 1.1 mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.39 mg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 264 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common fresh basil servings
How many calories in a portion of fresh basil — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 leaves (3 g) | 0.7 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| 2 tbsp, chopped (5 g) | 1.2 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| ¼ cup leaves, whole (6 g) | 1.4 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 23 kcal | 3 g | 3 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fresh basil?
Fresh basil has 23 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in fresh basil?
Fresh basil contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g.
Is fresh basil low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Fresh basil has 2.7 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is fresh basil low in calories?
Compared with other spices & herbs it is: 23 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 290.5 kcal.
Are these fresh 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 #172232 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
