Olive Oil
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
800
Density
8.00kcal/g
Protein / 100g
0.0g
Carbs / 100g
0.0g
Fat / 100g
93.3g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Olive Oil has 8.00 calories per gram (800 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tbsp | 15 g | 120 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 800 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
- Carbs0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
- Fat93.3 g / 100 g100% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Olive Oil is 53× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (8.00 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Olive Oil is 17× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (8.00 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Olive Oil is 3.2× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (8.00 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about olive oil
- How many calories are in 100 grams of olive oil?
- Olive Oil contains 800 calories per 100 g, along with 0.0 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrates, and 93.3 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of olive oil?
- Olive Oil has a calorie density of 8.00 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one tbsp of olive oil?
- One tbsp of Olive Oil weighs about 15 g and provides roughly 120 calories.
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