Food & Drink

How many calories are in one tablespoon of olive oil?

Answer

119 calories

Pure fat is the most energy-dense thing we eat at 9 calories per gram, so a generous drizzle over a salad can quietly outweigh the calories of everything under it.

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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