How Many Calories Are in Olive Oil?

One tablespoon of olive oil, about 13.5 g, contains approximately 122 calories.

Per 100 g, olive oil contains approximately 900 calories.

Calories in Olive Oil by serving

Olive oil is calorie-dense because it is almost entirely fat. Measured pours can vary, so weighing gives the most precise result.

Serving Calories Weight / Volume
1 teaspoon 41 kcal 4.5 g
1 tablespoon 122 kcal 13.5 g
2 tablespoons 243 kcal 27 g
Per 100 g 900 kcal 100 g

Calculate calories for your olive oil

For the most accurate result, weigh the oil you use and enter the grams below.

13.5 g of olive oil 122 kcal
Protein
0.0 g
Carbohydrates
0.0 g
Fat
13.5 g
Fiber
0.0 g

Calculated from olive-oil nutrition per 100 g. Spoon sizes and pours can vary.

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Nutrition data and methodology

The Danish Frida Food Data database lists olive oil at approximately 900 kcal and 100 g fat per 100 g.

Serving calculations use approximately 4.5 g for a teaspoon and 13.5 g for a tablespoon. Real pours vary, so weighing oil is the most accurate method.

Common questions about Olive Oil calories

How many calories are in one tablespoon of olive oil?

About 122 calories for approximately 13.5 g.

How many calories are in one teaspoon of olive oil?

Approximately 41 calories for about 4.5 g.

How many calories are in 100 g of olive oil?

Approximately 900 calories.

Why is olive oil so high in calories?

Olive oil is essentially pure fat, and fat provides about 9 calories per gram.

Does extra virgin olive oil have fewer calories?

No meaningful amount. Extra virgin and refined olive oils are both almost entirely fat.

How many calories should you eat per day?

Knowing the calories in one serving is useful. Knowing how that fits into your own day is more useful.