Calories & nutrition facts
Basil, fresh
Basil, fresh has 23 kcal per 100 g — 3.2 g protein, 2.7 g carbohydrates and 0.6 g fat.
| Nutrient | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
Portion sizes
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 0.5 g | 0 kcal |
| tbsp, chopped | 2.7 g | 1 kcal |
| cup leaves, whole | 24 g | 6 kcal |
In context
The energy in Basil, fresh comes 44% from protein, 37% from carbohydrates and 20% from fat. With 13.7 g of protein per 100 kcal it is exceptionally protein-dense — helpful when a diet or muscle-building phase requires a lot of protein within a limited calorie budget. At 23 kcal per 100 g it is very low in calories — even large portions barely dent your calorie budget.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service: FoodData Central (SR Legacy and Foundation Foods), fdc.nal.usda.gov. Public domain (CC0).