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Calories in olive oil

A typical serving of olive oil (1 tablespoon, 14 g) has about 119 calories. Per 100 g: 884 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 100 g fat. 1 tsp (5 g) comes to 40 calories. Most of the energy comes from fat.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 tablespoon14 g119 kcal
1 tsp5 g40 kcal
1 cup216 g1909 kcal
100 g100 g884 kcal

Macros per 100 g

0 g
Protein
0 g
Carbs
100 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

Healthy fat is still fat: every tablespoon is 119 calories, and pans rarely see just one. On the energy-density scale, 884 kcal per 100 g puts olive oil at the very high end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in olive oil?

A typical serving (1 tablespoon, 14 g) has about 119 calories, and 100 g has 884 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in olive oil?

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

Is olive oil high in fat?

Yes, in the plain arithmetic sense: 100 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 171413 (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 171413 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.