Coconut Oil Calories and Macros — Nutrition Facts per 1 tbsp (13.6g)

A serving of coconut oil — 1 tbsp (13.6g) — comes to 121 calories, with 0g of protein, 0g of carbs, and 13.5g of fat. Below is the complete USDA-sourced breakdown, plus how those numbers play with typical calorie and macro targets.

Coconut Oil nutrition facts

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Refined or virgin — calorically identical to every other cooking oil at ~120 kcal per tablespoon. The 'MCT advantage' doesn't change the energy math.

How does coconut oil fit your goals?

Most of the calories in coconut oil come from fat (13.5g per 1 tbsp (13.6g)), which makes it calorie-dense — easy to under-portion if you're eyeballing. Dietary fat is essential for hormone production and absorbing fat-soluble vitamins, but at 9 calories per gram it's also the macro most people accidentally over-consume when they stop weighing portions.

Diet-wise, coconut oil fits keto, low-carb, and vegan and vegetarian eating patterns.

How coconut oil compares to other fats & nuts

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