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Calories in coconut oil

A typical serving of coconut oil (1 tbsp, 14 g) has about 121 calories. Per 100 g: 892 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 99.1 g fat. 1 tsp (5 g) comes to 40 calories. Most of the energy comes from fat.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 tbsp14 g121 kcal
1 tsp5 g40 kcal
100 g100 g892 kcal

Macros per 100 g

0 g
Protein
0 g
Carbs
99.1 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

Calorie-wise identical to any other oil: about 120 calories per tablespoon. On the energy-density scale, 892 kcal per 100 g puts coconut oil at the very high end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in coconut oil?

A typical serving (1 tbsp, 14 g) has about 121 calories, and 100 g has 892 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in coconut oil?

There are 0 g of protein in 100 g of coconut oil, which works out to about 0 g per serving (1 tbsp). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

Is coconut oil high in fat?

Yes, in the plain arithmetic sense: 99.1 g of fat per 100 g supplies about 100% of the calories. Whether that fits your day depends on your totals, not on the food alone.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 171412 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171412 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.