Coconut Oil Calories | Tablespoon, Teaspoon & Fat

Coconut Oil

100 g

Calculation basis: USDA04047: edible coconut oil, not purified MCT oil. Actual product labels take precedence; spoon weights are source measures.

Calculated from the 100 g values. — means unknown, not zero. ~ indicates an estimated serving weight.

892kcal

Carbohydrate0 g 0%

Protein0 g 0%

Fat99.1 g 100%

Coconut Oil Nutrition Values

Nutrients	100 g	1 100 grams
Calories(kcal)	892	892
Carbohydrate (g)	0	0
Protein (g)	0	0
Fat (g)	99.06	99.06
Fiber (g)	0	0
Cholesterol (mg)	0	0
Sodium (mg)	0	0
Potassium (mg)	0	0
Calcium (mg)	1	1
Iron (mg)	0.05	0.05
Vitamin A (µg RAE)	0	0
Vitamin C (mg)	0	0

Values are calculated from a 100 g basis. The product, recipe and serving amount can change the result. See the food-specific notes below for the reference used.

How many calories are in a spoonful of coconut oil?

Coconut oil provides 892 calories per 100 g, or 121 in the reference tablespoon weighing 13.6 g. The 4.5 g reference teaspoon gives 40 calories. Weigh the oil whether it is liquid or solid. [1]

Dessert spoons, four tablespoons and oil in coffee

There is no verified weight here for every household dessert spoon. Weigh yours: if it holds 9 g, that is 80 calories. Four reference tablespoons weigh 54.4 g and provide 485 calories. A reference teaspoon in coffee adds 40 calories even if you leave out sugar. Grams and millilitres are not interchangeable.

Does plant-based mean low in saturated fat?

No. This source contains about 82.48 g saturated fat per 100 g, or 11.22 g in the 13.6 g spoon. For a different profile, compare hazelnut oil's fatty-acid distribution at the same weight. Being cholesterol-free does not make unlimited use suitable for blood cholesterol management. Choosing oils with less saturated fat for everyday use follows heart-health guidance. [2] The avocado-oil fat and gram comparison separates the amount of energy from the type of fat at a given weight.

Does coconut oil help with weight loss, and is it MCT oil?

Coconut oil is not purified MCT oil. Findings from MCT studies cannot simply be transferred to coconut oil, and evidence does not support using coconut oil for weight loss. [3] If you enjoy its flavour, you can use some in place of oil already in a recipe. Adding another spoonful on top is a different energy calculation. There is no need to drink it on an empty stomach or at a special time of day.

Refined, virgin and cosmetic products need separate consideration

Choose a product sold for food use. Refined and virgin oils may differ in flavour and suitable cooking temperature; follow the label and do not heat the oil until it smokes. Hair and skin products are outside this nutrition table. The calorie calculation also provides no treatment instructions for acne or eczema.

[1] USDA SR28, 04047. Historical food composition and reference measures, based on edible weight. Variety, product and preparation can differ.

[2] AHA: choosing cooking oils. [3] BHF: coconut oil, MCT and weight management.