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How Many Calories in Olive Oil?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 251 kcal | 0.0g |
| 100g | 884 kcal | 0.0g |
| 1 tablespoon | 124 kcal | 0.0g |
A olive oil contains 884 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tablespoon (14g) provides about 124 calories. Olive Oil is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Olive Oil Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (14g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 884 kcal | 124 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 100.0g | 14.0g |
| of which Saturates | 13.8g | 1.9g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 2.0mg | 0mg |
| Potassium | 1.0mg | 0mg |
| Calcium | 1.0mg | 0mg |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.1mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in fat (128% DV) — an excellent source
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- High in saturated fat (69% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 44% DV
- Protein: 0% DV
- Carbohydrates: 0% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 128% DV
- Saturated fat: 69% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 0% DV
- Calcium: 0% DV
- Iron: 3% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
Useful for tracking olive oil
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Good to know
Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.
Does olive oil fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Olive Oil contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Moderation note
Olive Oil is relatively energy-dense (884 kcal/100g) with 13.8g of saturated fat per 100g — fine as part of a varied diet, worth weighing rather than eyeballing if you're watching saturated fat intake specifically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in olive oil per 100g?
Olive Oil contains 884 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is olive oil high in calories?
A 1 tablespoon of olive oil (14g) has around 124 calories — roughly 6% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is olive oil good for weight loss?
Olive Oil is fairly calorie-dense at 884 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 tablespoon provides about 124 calories.
How much protein is in olive oil?
Olive Oil contains 0.0g of protein per 100g.
Is olive oil a good source of fibre?
Olive Oil is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does olive oil compare to shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)?
Olive Oil has 884 calories per 100g, close to shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) at 884 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is olive oil keto-friendly?
Olive Oil contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of olive oil for 20g of protein?
Olive Oil contains negligible protein per 100g, so it isn't a practical way to hit a protein target — pair it with a protein-rich food instead.
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to olive oil by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil (this page) | 884 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Shortening, Household, Soybean (partially Hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially Hydrogenated) | 884 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Oil, Soybean, Salad or Cooking, (partially Hydrogenated) | 884 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Oil, Rice Bran | 884 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Oil, Wheat Germ | 884 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Oil, Peanut, Salad or Cooking | 884 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Oil, Soybean, Salad or Cooking | 884 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.