Calories in a Tablespoon of Olive Oil

Edaku — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0300

Olive oil is one of those ingredients whose calorie count is easy to underestimate: it doesn’t add bulk to a plate, it pours in a thin stream, and it reads more like a “finishing touch” than a substantial ingredient. In reality, fat is the most calorie-dense of all macronutrients, and olive oil is no exception.

How many calories are in a tablespoon

One tablespoon of olive oil (about 13-14 g) contains roughly 120 calories. That’s because oil is almost pure fat: unlike protein and carbohydrates, which provide about 4 calories per gram, fat provides about 9 calories per gram. That’s why even a small amount of oil meaningfully raises a dish’s calorie count.

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Calories in a Tablespoon of Olive Oil

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