Calories in 3 Tbsp of Coconut Oil

3 tbsp of coconut oil (42 g) has 376 calories. That is 19% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0 g of protein, 42 g of fat and 0.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 100% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of coconut oil has 251 calories. Burning 376 calories takes about 67 minutes of brisk walking or 30 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Coconut Oil Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

376cal

in 3 tbsp of coconut oil (42 g)

Protein0 g0% of calories

Fat42 g100% of calories

Carbs0.4 g0% of calories

19% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Coconut Oil calories by serving size

Common amounts of coconut oil with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Fat	Carbs
5g	5 g	45	5 g	0 g
1 tbsp	14 g	125	14 g	0.1 g
1 oz	28 g	254	28 g	0.2 g
3 tbsp	42 g	376	42 g	0.4 g
100g	100 g	895	99 g	0.8 g
1/2 cup	112 g	1002	111 g	0.9 g
4 oz	113 g	1015	112 g	1 g
1 cup	224 g	2005	222 g	1.9 g

Coconut Oil vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other oils and fats.

Corn Oil900

Olive Oil900

Canola Oil900

Peanut Oil900

Soybean Oil900

Coconut Oil895

Oat Oil884

Coconut Oil: common questions

How many calories are in 3 tbsp of coconut oil?

3 tbsp of coconut oil weighs about 42 g and has 376 calories.

How much protein is in 3 tbsp of coconut oil?

3 tbsp of coconut oil has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 3 tbsp of coconut oil?

3 tbsp of coconut oil has 0.4 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much coconut oil is 100 calories?

100 calories of coconut oil is 11 g, about 3/4 tbsp of coconut oil.

More about coconut oil

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710182. Original description: Coconut oil. Portion weights are USDA household measures.