Calories and Protein in Olive Oil
Quick answer: 1 tablespoon (14 g) of olive oil has about 119 calories, 0 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrate. Per 100 g it has 884 calories and 0 g of protein.
- 119calories
- 0 gprotein
- 14 gfat
- 0 gcarbs
per 1 tablespoon (14 g)
Serving sizes for olive oil
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 884 | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.5 g (0.2 oz) | 40 | 0 g | 4.5 g | 0 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 14 g (0.5 oz) | 119 | 0 g | 14 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup | 216 g (7.6 oz) | 1909 | 0 g | 216 g | 0 g |
A tablespoon of olive oil weighs about 14 g and a teaspoon about 4.5 g. Because it is so dense in calories, measuring it with a spoon rather than pouring gives a much truer number.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 tablespoon (14 g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 884 | 119 | |
| Total fat | 100 g | 14 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 14 g | 1.9 g | 9% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 1 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.1 mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Value uses the FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet and is calculated for 1 tablespoon (14 g). Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 171413 (Oil, olive, salad or cooking).
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About olive oil nutrition
Olive oil is pure fat, so it is the most calorie-dense food in this section, and a small pour adds a lot of calories to a dish.
How preparation changes the numbers
- Oil left in the pan is not all eaten, so cooking with oil usually adds fewer calories than measuring the whole amount into the food.
- Olive oil contains no protein or carbohydrate, so its calories are all from fat.
How olive oil compares
Per 100 g, olive oil ranks #30 of 30 foods on this site for protein and #30 for fewest calories.
Protein per 100 g
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Questions about olive oil
119 calories in 1 tablespoon (14 g) of olive oil, or 884 calories per 100 g.
0 g of protein in 1 tablespoon (14 g) of olive oil, or 0 g per 100 g. Protein makes up about 0 percent of its calories.
About 119 calories in a tablespoon (14 g).
About 14 g of fat, of which 1.9 g is saturated, according to USDA.
No. USDA lists 0 g of carbohydrate and 0 g of protein per 100 g.
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Sources and method
Nutrient values come from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), record 171413: Oil, olive, salad or cooking, retrieved 2026-09-30. Serving weights are USDA household measures, or a simple fraction of one. Brands, growing conditions and cooking method change real-world numbers, so treat every figure as a good estimate. Written and reviewed by Claudio; read how we develop and check our numbers.
