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Coconut oil calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of coconut oil contains 892 calories, with 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 99.1 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Coconut oil is pure fat like any oil — 862 calories per 100 g — whatever else is claimed for it. It behaves differently in the pan (solid when cool, fragrant when hot) but identically in the diary. A tablespoon is a tablespoon: about 120 calories, measured or not.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0% Carbs 0% Fat 100%
How coconut oil compares
Per 100 g, against the closest fats & oils in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut oil | 892 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 99.1 g |
| Bacon grease | 897 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 99.5 g |
| Chicken fat | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 99.8 g |
| Goose fat | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 99.8 g |
| Turkey fat | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 99.8 g |
Nutrition facts for coconut oil
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 tablespoon |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 892 kcal | 124.9 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 99.1 g | 13.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 82.5 g | 11.5 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in coconut oil
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6 µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.05 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.02 mg | <1% |
| Choline | 0.3 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | — |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | — |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common coconut oil servings
How many calories in a portion of coconut oil — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp (5 g) | 44.6 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| 1 tbsp (14 g) | 124.9 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 13.9 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 892 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 99 g |
| 1 cup (218 g) | 1945 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 216 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in coconut oil?
Coconut oil has 892 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (14 g) has about 124.9 calories.
How much protein is in coconut oil?
Coconut oil contains 0 g of protein per 100 g, or about 0 g per 1 tablespoon.
Is coconut oil low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Coconut oil has 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these coconut oil calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171412 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
