Calories in Spices, basil, dried
Generic food Dried or dry Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Data check: the calories do not match the protein, carbohydrate and fat values. The source data may contain an error, so treat these values with caution.
Spices, basil, dried contains 233 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp, leaves (2.1 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 29% from protein and 11% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in spices and herbs on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 1,429% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 499% of the Daily Value for iron and 426% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 233 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 76 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 47.8 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber M | 37.7 g | 135% |
| Total sugars M | 1.7 g | |
| Protein M | 23 g | 46% |
| Vitamin A M | 37 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.8 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 10.7 mg | 71% |
| Vitamin K M | 1,715 µg | 1,429% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 1.2 mg | 92% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.9 mg | 31% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.84 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 1.3 mg | 79% |
| Folate (B9) C | 310 µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 54.9 mg | 10% |
| Calcium M | 2,240 mg | 172% |
| Iron M | 89.8 mg | 499% |
| Magnesium M | 711 mg | 169% |
| Phosphorus M | 274 mg | 22% |
| Potassium M | 2,630 mg | 56% |
| Zinc M | 7.1 mg | 65% |
| Copper M | 2.1 mg | 233% |
| Manganese M | 9.8 mg | 426% |
| Selenium M | 3 µg | 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 29%
- Carbohydrates 60%
- Fat 11%
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
- Protein23 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber37.7 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars1.7 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat4.1 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium76 mgabove the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.5 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.75 g |
| Fructose M | 0.75 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0.19 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.26 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.76 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.1 g |
| Leucine M | 1.9 g |
| Lysine M | 1.2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.32 g |
| Cystine M | 0.19 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.3 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.75 g |
| Valine M | 1.5 g |
| Arginine M | 1.2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.45 g |
| Alanine M | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 3 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.6 g |
| Glycine M | 1.3 g |
| Proline M | 2.7 g |
| Serine M | 0.53 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (36)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.3 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.046 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 378 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 393 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 1,150 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 113 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 24 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.77 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 106 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water M | 10.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 14.9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 976 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 744 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 310 µg |
| Betaine M | 16.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Spices
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spices, bay leaf | 313 | 7.6 g | 75 g | 8.4 g |
| Spices, caraway seed | 333 | 19.8 g | 49.9 g | 14.6 g |
| Spices, cardamom | 311 | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Spices, celery seed | 392 | 18.1 g | 41.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Spices, coriander leaf, dried Dried or dry | 279 | 21.9 g | 52.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Spices, coriander seed | 298 | 12.4 g | 55 g | 17.8 g |
| Spices, cumin seed | 375 | 17.8 g | 44.2 g | 22.3 g |
| Spices, curry powder Dried or dry | 325 | 14.3 g | 55.8 g | 14 g |
| Spices, dill seed | 305 | 16 g | 55.2 g | 14.5 g |
| Spices, ginger, ground | 335 | 9 g | 71.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Spices, mace, ground | 475 | 6.7 g | 50.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Spices, marjoram, dried Dried or dry | 271 | 12.7 g | 60.6 g | 7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint, dried Dried or dry | 285 | 19.9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4.5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Peppermint, fresh Raw | 70 | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.94 g |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2.2 g | 46.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Spearmint, fresh Raw | 44 | 3.3 g | 8.4 g | 0.73 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry spices?
100 g of dried or dry spices has 233 kcal. 1 tbsp, leaves (2.1 g): about 5 kcal. 1 tsp, leaves (0.7 g): about 2 kcal. 1 tsp, ground (1.4 g): about 3 kcal.
Is dried or dry spices high in protein?
Dried or dry spices contains 23 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.48 g in 1 tbsp, leaves (2.1 g). About 29% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry spices?
Dried or dry spices has 47.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 37.7 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry spices?
Dried or dry spices contains 4.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry spices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (1,429% DV), iron (499% DV), manganese (426% DV), copper (233% DV) and calcium (172% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry spices?
100 g contains 76 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 171317. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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