Olive oil: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fats and Oils
Olive oil contains 884 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (13.5 g) provides about 119 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from fat, with 0% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fats and oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 717 kcal per 100 g across 217 foods.
100 g provides 96% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 50% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 884 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 100 g | 128% |
| Saturated fat C | 13.8 g | 69% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 14.4 mg | 96% |
| Vitamin K M | 60.2 µg | 50% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline M | 0.3 mg | 0.1% |
| Calcium M | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Iron M | 0.56 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium M | 1 mg | 0% |
| Zinc M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium M | 0 µg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Fat 100%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Fat100 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 80.3 g)
- Saturated fat13.8 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 11.7 g)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for fats and oils (median 28 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 73 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 10.5 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0 g |
| Leucine ? | 0 g |
| Lysine ? | 0 g |
| Methionine ? | 0 g |
| Cystine ? | 0 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0 g |
| Valine ? | 0 g |
| Arginine ? | 0 g |
| Histidine ? | 0 g |
| Alanine ? | 0 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0 g |
| Glycine ? | 0 g |
| Proline ? | 0 g |
| Serine ? | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (25)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 9.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 11.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.41 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 71.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.76 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.022 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.13 g |
Carotenoids (10)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.11 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.83 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 221 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 3,699 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Olive oil
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil, bearded seal (Oogruk) (Alaska Native) | 899 | 0.56 g | 0 g | 99.6 g |
| Oil, whale, bowhead (Alaska Native) | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, spotted seal (Alaska Native) | 894 | 0 g | 0 g | 99.3 g |
| Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed | 884 | 0.11 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, corn, peanut, and olive | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, walrus (Alaska Native) | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, beluga, whale (Alaska Native) | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, corn and canola | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, soybean, salad or cooking, (partially hydrogenated) | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, rice bran | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, wheat germ | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, palm | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening bread, soybean (hydrogenated) and cottonseed | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening cake mix, soybean (hydrogenated) and cottonseed (hydrogenated) | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening frying (heavy duty), palm (hydrogenated) | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening household soybean (hydrogenated) and palm | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening frying (heavy duty), soybean (hydrogenated), linoleic (less than 1%) | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening, confectionery, fractionated palm | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated) | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in olive oil?
100 g of olive oil has 884 kcal. 1 tablespoon (13.5 g): about 119 kcal. 1 tsp (4.5 g): about 40 kcal. 1 cup (216 g): about 1,909 kcal.
How much protein is in olive oil?
Olive oil contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 tablespoon (13.5 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in olive oil?
Olive oil has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in olive oil?
Olive oil contains 100 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13.8 g is saturated (69% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does olive oil contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (96% DV) and Vitamin K (50% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in olive oil?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171413. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Oil, olive, salad or cooking". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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