Energy
upper quarter900 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 379 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 165–884 kcal
Based on 47 records reporting energy.
Sauces, fats & condimentsmoderate variability
Olive oil calories: 126 per 1 tablespoon (14 g)
One tablespoon (14 g) contains 126 calories in this exact USDA record. The source's generic survey amount and listed tablespoon share the same weight, so this answer requires no household conversion. Its listed cup weighs 224 g; use that measure only for a cup-sized amount.
Quick facts
1 tablespoon · 14 g
- Calories
- 126 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrate
- 0 g
- Total fat
- 14 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
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Estimated for 1 tablespoon · 14 g
126calories
Olive oil
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fat
- 14 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 126 calories for 1 tablespoon at 14 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 900 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 0 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 0 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is oil, olive, extra virgin, representing 70% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 2 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 tablespoon at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 126–2,016 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2710186: “Olive oil.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2710186, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 10.5 g | 95 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
| 1 tablespoonUSDA-listed household measure | 14 g | 126 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 224 g | 2,016 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 4 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Salad dressings and vegetable oils
The comparison set contains 47 exact records in the Salad dressings and vegetable oils USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2710186’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half0 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.7 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–1.3 g
Based on 47 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0.7 g
Based on 47 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half2 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 833 mg
- Middle 50%
- 0–959 mg
Based on 47 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2710186’s 14 g reference weight, none of the compatible strength-side nutrients evaluated here reaches 5% Daily Value; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
No compatible strength-side nutrient evaluated here reaches 5% DV at this reference weight, so this page does not manufacture a “strength” from a negligible percentage.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat2.2 g
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium0 mg
≈ 0% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Olive oil,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2710181 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 tablespoon to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 14 g and 224 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 126 kcal to 2,016 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2710181
At an equal 100 g, this record has 2 mg more sodium than “Almond oil.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Oil, olive, extra virgin
The source formulation has 2 input rows; Oil, olive, extra virgin supplies 70% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Olive oil” fits. Inspect FDC 2710181 when the exact wording “Almond oil” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Olive oil
- Exact source wording
- “Olive oil”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2710186 · FNDDS 82104000
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Oil, olive, extra virgin · Oil, olive, extra light
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Almond oil
- Exact source wording
- “Almond oil”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2710181 · FNDDS 82101300
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Oil, almond
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordOlive oil | 14 g126 kcal | 900 kcal | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g | 2 mg |
| Corn oil | 14 g126 kcal | 900 kcal | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
| Peanut oil | 14 g126 kcal | 900 kcal | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
| Canola oil | 14 g126 kcal | 900 kcal | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
| Safflower oil | 14 g126 kcal | 900 kcal | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
| Soybean oil | 14 g126 kcal | 900 kcal | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
| Sunflower oil | 14 g126 kcal | 900 kcal | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
How to compare FDC 2710186: its source amount is 14 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2710186, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
2,016 kcal
224 g
1 tablespoon
126 kcal
14 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2710186, Total fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Total fat
14 g≈ 18% Daily ValueSaturated fat
2.2 g≈ 11% Daily ValueIron
0.1 mg≈ 0% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2710186’s 14 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 14 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal 900 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 0 g 0 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Total fat | 14 g 100 g | 18% 128% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 0.3 mg 2 mg | 0% 0% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g 15.5 g | 11% 78% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.6 g 68.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g 9.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Potassium | 0.1 mg 1 mg | 0% 0% |
| Calcium | 0.1 mg 1 mg | 0% 0% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg 0.6 mg | 0% 3% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2710186, approximate percentages divide the displayed 14 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2710186 to 2 source inputs totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Olive oil” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
2 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Oil, olive, extra virgin, Oil, olive, extra light. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil, olive, extra virginUSDA ingredient 4063 | 70 GM | 70 g | 70% |
| 2 | Oil, olive, extra lightUSDA ingredient 100258 | 30 GM | 30 g | 30% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2710186, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Olive oil
- USDA category
- Salad dressings and vegetable oils
- FDC ID
- 2710186
- FNDDS code
- 82104000
Closest inspectable record
Almond oil
- USDA category
- Salad dressings and vegetable oils
- FDC ID
- 2710181
- FNDDS code
- 82101300
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 900 kcal | 884 kcal | +16 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Total fat | 100 g | 100 g | Same listed value |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0 mg | +2 mg |
Plain-English read
The six displayed nutrient values are close under a conservative materiality screen. Small differences remain exact source values, not evidence that one food is preferable.
Only this record lists Oil, olive, extra virgin; Oil, olive, extra light. Only the comparison record lists Oil, almond. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Listed only in this record: Oil, olive, extra virgin; Oil, olive, extra light.
Listed only in the comparison: Oil, almond.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets match
This record’s reference amount is 14 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 tablespoon (14 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 14 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 tablespoon (14 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2710186 with FDC 2710181 at equal mass; use their 14 g and 14 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2710186 versus FDC 2710181 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full salad dressings and vegetable oils source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount used, recipe or brand, concentration, oil, sugar, and salt formulation.
For “Olive oil,” resolve amount used first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount used
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
recipe or brand
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
concentration
Estimate what was actually consumed, including liquid left behind. The same bowl volume can contain a different mass and solid-to-liquid balance.
- 04
oil, sugar, and salt formulation
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2710186 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 900 kcal per 100 g becomes 126 kcal at 14 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 tablespoon has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2710186
FNDDS food code: 82104000
The scaling for FDC 2710186 can be exact while the match to “Olive oil” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 14 g weight, 2-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.