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Olive oil calories: why measuring oil matters

Olive oil can be part of a healthy pattern, but it is pure fat and calorie-dense. Small unmeasured pours can change a meal’s calories quickly.

Quick answer

One tablespoon of olive oil has about 119 kcal and 13.5g fat.

Oil adds calories without much food volume, so measure it during fat-loss phases.

Amount	Fat	Calories	Note
1 tsp olive oil	about 4.5g	about 40 kcal	Small cooking amount
1 tbsp olive oil	about 13.5g	about 119 kcal	Common serving

How Fit Crate uses this

Fit Crate can use olive oil for cooking and salads, but should count it separately from vegetables or protein foods.

Use this page for olive oil calories, cooking oil, salads, and hidden calories in meals.

One tablespoon of olive oil has about 119 kcal.

USDA FoodData Central: Oil, olive, salad or cooking, FDC ID 171413
Primary source for olive oil fat and calorie values.
FDA: Using the Nutrition Facts Label
Reference for serving sizes and label-based calorie tracking.