Calories in sunflower 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 sunflower oil contains 884 kcal, with 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 100 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 tablespoon, about 14 g — is roughly 120 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 | 884 kcal | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 100 g | 13.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 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 | 120 | 0 g | 0 g | 13.6 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 | 221 | 0 g | 0 g | 25 g |
| 50 g | 442 | 0 g | 0 g | 50 g |
| 100 g | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| 150 g | 1,326 | 0 g | 0 g | 150 g |
| 200 g | 1,768 | 0 g | 0 g | 200 g |
| 250 g | 2,210 | 0 g | 0 g | 250 g |
| 300 g | 2,652 | 0 g | 0 g | 300 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 sunflower oil the split is:
- Protein: 0 g × 4 = 0 kcal — 0% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 0 g × 4 = 0 kcal — 0% of calories
- Fat: 100 g × 9 = 900 kcal — 100% of calories
- Most of the energy in sunflower oil comes from fat (100% of calories).
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 25 g.
What actually changes the number
Sunflower oil is 884 kcal per 100 g. A tablespoon in the pan is 120 kcal whether or not it looks like it ended up in the food — most of it does.
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 sunflower 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 sunflower oil?
100 g of sunflower oil contains 884 kcal (0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 100 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of sunflower oil?
A typical serving of sunflower oil — 1 tablespoon, about 14 g — has roughly 120 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in sunflower oil?
Sunflower 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 sunflower oil equals 200 kcal?
At 884 kcal per 100 g, about 25 g of sunflower oil equals 200 kcal.
Can I track sunflower oil by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies sunflower 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 171017: "Oil, sunflower, linoleic (less than 60%)". 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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