Calories in olive oil
Olive oil contains 884 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 100g of fat and no carbohydrates. A serving of 1 tbsp (13.5g) comes to roughly 119 calories.
Calculate calories by quantity
Total weight: 13.5g
Calories by number of servings
Based on 1 tbsp (13.5g) at 119 kcal per serving.
| 1 tablespoon | 13.5g | 119 kcal |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoons | 27g | 239 kcal |
| 3 tablespoons | 40.5g | 358 kcal |
| 4 tablespoons | 54g | 477 kcal |
| 5 tablespoons | 67.5g | 597 kcal |
| 6 tablespoons | 81g | 716 kcal |
| 8 tablespoons | 108g | 955 kcal |
| 10 tablespoons | 135g | 1,193 kcal |
Calories by serving size
Based on 884 kcal per 100g.
| 1 tsp (4.5g) | 40 kcal |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (13.5g) | 119 kcal |
| 100g | 884 kcal |
Full nutrition facts
Per 100g.
| Energy | 884 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Total fat | 100.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 13.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 1 mg |
How this fits a day of eating
A single tablespoon of olive oil (13.5g) is about 119 calories, 6% of a 2,000 calorie day. It is a healthy fat, rich in monounsaturated fat, but it is also the most calorie-dense item in most kitchens, and free-poured oil is one of the biggest sources of untracked calories.
Measure oil with a spoon instead of pouring from the bottle. A quick, generous pour into a pan is often two to three tablespoons, which is 240 to 360 calories before any food goes in.
Common questions
How many calories are in a tablespoon of olive oil?
One tablespoon of olive oil weighs about 13.5g and contains roughly 119 calories, all from fat, including about 1.9g of saturated fat. A teaspoon is about 40 calories. Because oil is pure fat, it is the most calorie-dense everyday ingredient, so accurate measuring makes a real difference to daily totals.
Is olive oil good for weight loss?
Olive oil can be part of a weight loss diet. Extra virgin olive oil supplies monounsaturated fat and polyphenols linked to heart health, and Mediterranean-style diets that use it have good long-term evidence. However, at 884 calories per 100g, it needs to be measured, because small free-poured amounts add up quickly.
Does extra virgin olive oil have fewer calories than regular olive oil?
No. All olive oils, whether extra virgin, virgin, pure or light, contain about 884 calories per 100g, or roughly 119 per tablespoon. The labels describe processing, flavour and colour, not calorie content. Light olive oil simply has a milder taste; it is not lower in fat or calories than other types.
How many calories are in 3 tablespoons?
1 tablespoon has about 119 calories, so 2 tablespoons come to roughly 239 and 3 tablespoons to 358. The same maths keeps going: 5 tablespoons are about 597 and ten about 1,193. Use the quantity calculator above for any number up to 20.
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Nutrition values from USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171413, per 100g unless stated. Calorie needs vary by person.