Olive Oil: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
A serving of olive oil listed as 1 tablespoon (14 g) has 126 calories, 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbs and 14 g of fat. Per 100 g that is 900 kcal.
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Olive Oil serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 900 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 255 | 0 | 0 | 28.4 |
| 1 tablespoon | 14 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 1 cup | 224 | 2,016 | 0 | 0 | 224 |
Where the calories in olive oil come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, olive oil gets 0% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbs and 100% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 100 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in olive oil
A 1 tablespoon (14 g) of olive oil also contains 0.3 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar and 2.2 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 tablespoon (14 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 15.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
How olive oil compares with similar foods
Besly has few foods in the same group, so this compares olive oil with the closest foods by calories per 100 g. At 900 kcal it is number 5 of 5, sorted from lowest to highest.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hummus | 237 | 7.8 | 15 | 17.8 |
| Almonds | 579 | 21.2 | 21.6 | 49.9 |
| Peanut Butter | 598 | 22.2 | 22.3 | 51.4 |
| Butter | 743 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 92.9 |
| Olive Oil (this page) | 900 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Forms and preparations of olive oil
Across the 3 forms listed for olive oil, calories range from 116 kcal per 100 g (Olives, black) to 900 kcal per 100 g (Olive oil).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive oil (main entry) | 900 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 1 tablespoon (14 g): 126 kcal |
| Olives, green | 145 | 1 | 3.8 | 15.3 | 1 olive (4 g): 6 kcal |
| Olives, black | 116 | 0.8 | 6 | 10.9 | 1 olive (5 g): 6 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 tablespoon of olive oil?
1 tablespoon (14 g) of olive oil has 126 calories, with 0 g protein, 0 g carbs and 14 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of olive oil?
100 g of olive oil has 900 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs and 100 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 255 calories.
Is olive oil low in carbs?
Carbs supply 0% of the calories in olive oil (protein 0%, fat 100%). Per 100 g there are 0 g of carbs, and 1 tablespoon (14 g) has 0 g, including 0 g of fiber.
Recipes with olive oil
- Okra in Olive Oil (Zeytinyağlı Bamya)
- Fit Borlotti Beans in Olive Oil
- Peas in Olive Oil
- Rice-Stuffed Peppers in Olive Oil
- Artichokes in Olive Oil with Vegetables
- Spinach in Olive Oil
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “generic”, record us.generic.olive_oil). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.
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