Olive oil has the same number of calories as any other fat, whether animal fat or seed oils such as sunflower oil. What sets it apart from other foods is its intense flavour and aroma.
KEY FACT
One tablespoon of olive oil contains 135 calories, the same as any other fat, whether animal or vegetable.
Thanks to these intense qualities, you do not need much olive oil to add flavour to a dish, so the actual calorie intake is usually lower than with other fats. Olive oil is made up mainly of lipids: 9 calories per gram of fat (compared with 4 calories per gram of protein or carbohydrates). Measured in kcal, it contains 900 kcal per 100 grams. One tablespoon contains 135 calories.
Frequently asked questions about the calories in olive oil
Aproximadamente 135 calorías.
No, it has the same number of calories per gram. The difference is that its intense flavour means you can use less of it.
900 Kcal.
Because each gram of fat provides 9 calories, compared with 4 calories per gram of protein or carbohydrates.
