Calories in Basil, raw
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Basil, raw contains 23 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (3 g) provides about 1 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from protein, with 37% from carbohydrates and 20% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in not included in a food category on FoodFactly, where the median is 193 kcal per 100 g across 76 foods.
100 g provides 346% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 43% of the Daily Value for copper and 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 23 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.64 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.041 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 0.3 g | |
| Protein C | 3.2 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 264 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 415 µg | 346% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.034 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.076 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 68 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 11.4 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 177 mg | 14% |
| Iron C | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium C | 64 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus C | 56 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 295 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.81 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.39 mg | 43% |
| Selenium C | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 44%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 20%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.2 gabove the median for not included in a food category (median 2.8 g)
- Fiber1.6 gabove the median for not included in a food category (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars0.3 gin the lowest quarter of not included in a food category (median 2.7 g)
- Fat0.64 gbelow the median for not included in a food category (median 0.78 g)
- Saturated fat0.041 gin the lowest quarter of not included in a food category (median 0.16 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of not included in a food category (median 69 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.088 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.39 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.073 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.088 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 3,140 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 5,650 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 46 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 92.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 68 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Basil
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil, fresh Raw | 23 | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.64 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cilantro, raw Raw | 23 | 2.1 g | 3.7 g | 0.52 g |
| Parsley, raw Raw | 36 | 3 g | 6.3 g | 0.79 g |
| Cloudberries, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 51 | 2.4 g | 8.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Huckleberries, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 37 | 0.4 g | 8.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Squash, Indian, raw (Navajo) Raw | 26 | 0.52 g | 5.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Salmonberries, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 47 | 0.85 g | 10.1 g | 0.33 g |
| Blackberries, wild, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 52 | 0.84 g | 9.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Cranberry, low bush or lingenberry, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 55 | 0.4 g | 12.2 g | 0.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw basil?
100 g of raw basil has 23 kcal. 1 tablespoon (3 g): about 1 kcal. 1 leaf (0.5 g): about 0 kcal. 1 cup (24 g): about 6 kcal.
How much protein is in raw basil?
Raw basil contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.094 g in 1 tablespoon (3 g). About 44% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other not included in a food category, that is above the median (median 2.8 g).
How many carbs are in raw basil?
Raw basil has 2.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw basil?
Raw basil contains 0.64 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.041 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw basil contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (346% DV), copper (43% DV), Vitamin A (29% DV), Vitamin C (20% DV) and iron (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw basil?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709780. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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