Olive Oil
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
900
Density
9.00kcal/g
Protein / 100g
0.0g
Carbs / 100g
0.0g
Fat / 100g
100.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Olive Oil has 9.00 calories per gram (900 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 14 g | 126 |
| Portion | 14 g | 126 |
| Cup | 224 g | 2016 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 900 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
- Carbs0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
- Fat100.0 g / 100 g100% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Olive Oil is 17× as dense than Apple (9.00 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
- Olive Oil is 8.4× as dense than Chicken Breast (9.00 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about olive oil
- How many calories are in 100 grams of olive oil?
- Olive Oil contains 900 calories per 100 g, along with 0.0 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrates, and 100.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of olive oil?
- Olive Oil has a calorie density of 9.00 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one tablespoon of olive oil?
- One tablespoon of Olive Oil weighs about 14 g and provides roughly 126 calories.
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Differently-named products that share the same canonical food.
Bonelli, Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
High800kcal / 100 g8.00 kcal/g
Extra Virgin Olive Oil For Dressing & Marinating
High800kcal / 100 g8.00 kcal/g
Passatempi Olive Oil Tarallini
High533kcal / 100 g5.33 kcal/g
Monini, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Originale
High800kcal / 100 g8.00 kcal/g
Imported Oil Cured Olives
Moderate357kcal / 100 g3.57 kcal/g
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Green & Peppery
High867kcal / 100 g8.67 kcal/g
Canola Oil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
High800kcal / 100 g8.00 kcal/g
Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
High800kcal / 100 g8.00 kcal/g