Foods · Oils and fats
Calories in coconut oil
Coconut oil: about 892 calories per 100 g. A portion of 1 tbsp (14 g) has about 121 calories.
Calories and nutrients by portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 100 g | 892 | 0 g | 0 g | 99.1 g |
| 1 tbsp | 14 g | 121 | 0 g | 0 g | 13.5 g |
| 1 cup | 218 g | 1,945 | 0 g | 0 g | 216 g |
| 1 tsp | 5 g | 40 | 0 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
Where the calories come from
- Protein 0%
- Carbs 0%
- Fat 100%
Shares are estimated with 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 per gram of fat.
Full nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 892 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Fat | 99.1 g |
| of which saturated | 82.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Water | 0 g |
What 121 calories equal in exercise
For a 155 lb (70 kg) person, Harvard Health lists about 133 calories for 30 minutes of walking at 3.5 mph and about 288 for 30 minutes of running at 5 mph. By that chart, a portion of coconut oil (1 tbsp, 121 calories) equals about 27 minutes of walking or 13 minutes of running. Use the calories burned calculator for your own weight.
About these numbers
The figures come from the USDA FoodData Central entry “Oil, coconut”. They are reference averages, so brands, ripeness, cuts and recipes shift the real number. Treat them as estimates, and weigh food for the closest result.
Quick answers
How many calories are in coconut oil (1 tbsp)?
About 121 calories (≈). That is 1 tbsp (14 g) of coconut oil, using the USDA reference value of 892 calories per 100 g.
How many calories are in 100 grams of coconut oil?
About 892 calories (≈). One ounce (28 g) is about 253 calories.
How much protein is in coconut oil?
0 g per 100 g, and about 0% of its calories come from protein (≈). A portion of 1 tbsp has about 0 g.
Source
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: Oil, coconut (FDC ID 171412)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- Harvard Health: calories burned in 30 minutes for people of three different weights
General information, not medical advice. Nutrient values are estimates and vary by product and portion.
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