Calories in coconut oil
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of coconut oil contains 892 kcal, with 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 99.1 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 tablespoon, about 14 g — is roughly 121 kcal.
That is a very calorie-dense food: small amounts carry a lot of energy, and it is easy to under-count.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 tablespoon (14 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 892 kcal | 121 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 99.1 g | 13.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 82.5 g | 11.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 0 g | 0 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14 g | 121 | 0 g | 0 g | 13.5 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 g | 40 | 0 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 223 | 0 g | 0 g | 24.8 g |
| 50 g | 446 | 0 g | 0 g | 49.5 g |
| 100 g | 892 | 0 g | 0 g | 99.1 g |
| 150 g | 1,338 | 0 g | 0 g | 148.6 g |
| 200 g | 1,784 | 0 g | 0 g | 198.1 g |
| 250 g | 2,230 | 0 g | 0 g | 247.7 g |
| 300 g | 2,676 | 0 g | 0 g | 297.2 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For coconut oil the split is:
- Protein: 0 g × 4 = 0 kcal — 0% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 0 g × 4 = 0 kcal — 0% of calories
- Fat: 99.1 g × 9 = 892 kcal — 100% of calories
- Most of the energy in coconut oil comes from fat (100% of calories).
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 20 g.
What actually changes the number
Coconut oil is 892 kcal per 100 g, the same as every other oil — there is no such thing as a low-calorie oil. Its distinction is that it is over 80% saturated fat.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of coconut oil as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of coconut oil?
100 g of coconut oil contains 892 kcal (0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 99.1 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of coconut oil?
A typical serving of coconut oil — 1 tablespoon, about 14 g — has roughly 121 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in coconut oil?
Coconut oil: 0 g of protein per 100 g, which is low. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of coconut oil equals 200 kcal?
At 892 kcal per 100 g, about 20 g of coconut oil equals 200 kcal.
Can I track coconut oil by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies coconut oil on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 171412: "Oil, coconut". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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