Calories in Olive Oil
Olive Oil has about 40 calories per 1 teaspoon (4.5 g), or 884 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 0 g protein, 0 g carbs and 4.5 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Oil, olive, salad or cooking).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 teaspoon (4.5 g) | 1 tablespoon (13.5 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 884 kcal | 40 kcal | 119 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 100 g | 4.5 g | 13.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
About Olive Oil
All cooking oils — olive, canola, sunflower, mustard — are about 880 kcal per 100 g; a tablespoon is 120 kcal. Olive oil is the healthier fat profile, but it is not lighter. The oil in a pot of salan is usually the single biggest calorie ingredient.
Tip: Use a spoon, not a pour. Four tablespoons in a family curry is 480 kcal — before the meat.
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Common questions
How many calories are in olive oil?+
About 40 kcal per 1 teaspoon (4.5 g), or 884 kcal per 100 g. Pure fat; every cooking oil has almost identical calories.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of olive oil?+
1 tablespoon (13.5 g) is roughly 119 kcal with 0 g protein, 0 g carbs and 13.5 g fat.
How much protein is in olive oil?+
About 0 g per 1 teaspoon. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is olive oil good for weight loss?+
Olive Oil is calorie-dense (884 kcal per 100 g), so it is easy to over-eat. It can still fit a weight-loss diet in a small, measured portion, but it should not be a daily staple.
Related foods
Values are averages for general information only and are not medical or dietary advice. Actual calories depend on the recipe, cooking oil and portion size. Browse all foods in our food calorie database.