Calories in
oil, corn and canola
884 kcal per 100 g Oil, corn and canola contains 884 calories per 100 grams, or about 124 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 0.0 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 100.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 0% protein, 100% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.0 g | 124 | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 14.0 g |
| 1 cup | 224.0 g | 1,980 | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 224.0 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.5 g | 40 | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 4.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 884 kcal | 124 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 100.0 g | 14.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.0 g | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Potassium | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Calcium | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169867). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How oil, corn and canola compares
Among the 55 fats and oils items on this site, oil, corn and canola ranks 21 of 55 by calorie density, against a category average of 762 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 16% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one tbsp (124 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 25 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in oil, corn and canola?
Oil, corn and canola contains 884 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 124 calories per tbsp. It also provides 0.0 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 100.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of oil, corn and canola?
By calories, oil, corn and canola is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 0% protein and 100% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 25 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the oil, corn and canola I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Oil, corn and canola". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.