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Fats and oils

Olive oil

Olive oil packs 884 kcal into 100 g (3.5 oz), so a typical 10 g (0.4 oz) serving already adds up to about 88 kcal.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Olive oil

  • 884 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 0 gProtein per 100 g
  • 0 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 1 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 10 g (0.4 oz) serving provides about 88 kcal, 0 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber.

Values for olive oil per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 10 g (0.4 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (10 g (0.4 oz))
Calories884 kcal88 kcal
Protein0 g0 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Fat100 g10 g
of which saturated13.8 g1.4 g
Water0 g0 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Very high energy density.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High energy density
It has more than 300 kcal per 100 g: a lot of energy in a small volume, so it is less filling per calorie. That does not make it a bad food; when your appetite is very low, a small serving can help you meet your needs.

Frequently asked questions about olive oil

How many grams of protein are in 2 teaspoons of olive oil?

None: 100 g (3.5 oz) of olive oil has 0 g of protein, so a 10 g (0.4 oz) serving does not provide any either.

How many kcal are in 2 teaspoons of olive oil?

2 teaspoons of olive oil, our reference serving of 10 g (0.4 oz), has about 88 kcal. 100 g (3.5 oz) of olive oil has 884 kcal. That is a very high energy density.

Does olive oil keep you full?

Barely filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 1 out of 5. It is based on: very high energy density. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

How does olive oil fit into eating on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about olive oil on a GLP-1 medication. “High energy density”: a lot of energy in a small volume; when your appetite is very low, a small serving can help you meet your needs. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What is a typical serving of olive oil?

We use 10 g (0.4 oz) as a typical serving, roughly 2 teaspoons of olive oil. That amount provides about 88 kcal, 0 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Oil, olive, salad or cooking (FDC ID 171413). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .