Foods · Comparisons
Coconut oil vs Olive oil: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, coconut oil and olive oil are about the same in calories. Per 100 g: coconut oil ≈892 calories, olive oil ≈884. In a typical portion, 1 tbsp of coconut oil is about 121 calories and 1 tablespoon of olive oil about 119.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Coconut oil | Olive oil |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 892 kcal | 884 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 99.1 g | 100 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut oil | 1 tbsp | 14 g | 121 | 0 g |
| Olive oil | 1 tablespoon | 14 g | 119 | 0 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 0 g of protein in coconut oil, about 0 g in olive oil.
Which one to pick
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Coconut oil (FDC 171412), Olive oil (FDC 171413).
Full nutrition pages: Coconut oil · Olive oil