How much does dried basil cost?
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Dried basil costs about $1.20 per ounce at typical US grocery prices, or about $19.20 per pound.
Cost of dried basil in a recipe
What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $1.20 per ounce.
| Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | $1.20 |
Recipes that use dried basil
| Recipe | Amount | Cost of the dried basil | Share of ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homemade Pepperoni Pizza | 5 g | $0.21 | 2% |
Compared with other salt, spices & herbs
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Where this price comes from
This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for dried basil: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per ounce. It is an estimate, not a measured average. Brand, store, region and package size all change what you pay, so your own receipts are the most accurate source. Conversions between cups and weight use standard baking densities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 1 oz of dried basil cost?
About $1.20, at a typical price of $1.20 per ounce.
How do I work out the cost of dried basil in a recipe?
Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $1.20 per ounce, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.
Which recipes use the most dried basil?
Of the CrumbCounts recipes, Homemade Pepperoni Pizza uses the most: 5 g, about $0.21 per batch (2% of its ingredient cost).
More salt, spices & herbs prices
- Bay Leaves $0.10 each
- Black Pepper $1.10 per ounce
- Cardamom $4.00 per ounce
- Cayenne Pepper $1.10 per ounce
- Chili Powder $0.75 per ounce
- Cinnamon $0.80 per ounce
- Cloves $2.50 per ounce
- Coriander $0.90 per ounce