Dried basil: calories and nutrition facts
Dried basil has 244 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Teaspoon (2 g), has 5 kcal.
- Calories
- 244 kcal
- Protein
- 23 g
- Carbohydrates
- 10.1 g
- Fat
- 4.1 g
Per 100 g
Dried basil: how many calories?
Dried basil has 244 kcal per 100 g, with 23 g protein, 10.1 g carbs and 4.1 g fat. A 2 g serving (1 Teaspoon) has 5 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
- Protein54%
- Carbohydrates24%
- Fat22%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 5 kcal
- Protein
- 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 0.2 g
- Fat
- 0.1 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (2 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 244 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Fat | 4.1 g | 0.1 g |
| of which saturated fat | 2.2 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.1 g | 0.2 g |
| of which sugars | 1.7 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 37.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 23 g | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 2 mg |
| Water | 10.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 2,240 mg | 45 mg |
| Iron | 89.8 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 2,630 mg | 53 mg |
| Magnesium | 711 mg | 14 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 20 December 2025.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(244 kcal) | 12% |
| Fat(4.1 g) | 6% |
| of which saturated fat(2.2 g) | 11% |
| Carbohydrates(10.1 g) | 4% |
| of which sugars(1.7 g) | 2% |
| Protein(23 g) | 46% |
| Salt(0.19 g) | 3% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High protein (at least 20% of calories)
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Dried basil: frequently asked questions
Dried basil: how many calories per serving?
A 2 g serving (1 Teaspoon) has 5 kcal.
Dried basil: how much protein?
Dried basil contains 23 g of protein per 100 g, 46% of the 50 g reference intake.
Dried basil: how much fibre?
Dried basil provides 37.7 g of fibre per 100 g, 151% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Dried basil: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 41 g of this food.
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