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A small amount of breakfast oil, typically spread on bread or used in breakfast plates. Lower oil means reduced calories.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (small) of Low breakfast oil (10 g) has 90 calories. That works out to 900 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 10 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.4 mg of Vitamin E covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (small) · 10 g
90
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
10g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 10 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (extra small) | 5 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (thin) | 7 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (thick) | 12 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 15 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (large) | 15 g | 135 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (extra large) | 20 g | 180 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 900 kcal |
Calculated from 900 calories per 100 g.
It describes using only a little oil with breakfast, not a particular oil variety. The oil could be olive, sunflower, or another cooking oil; the phrase alone does not tell you which one.
For bread, dips, or a cold breakfast plate, extra-virgin olive oil is a flavorful option. For cooking eggs, choose an oil suited to the pan temperature, and avoid heating it until it smokes.
Yes. Warm a thin coating of oil in the pan over moderate heat, then add the eggs. Avoid letting the oil smoke, and use a cooking oil that suits the temperature you need.
Yes, a little olive oil can be drizzled over toast, especially with tomato, herbs, or a pinch of salt. Liquid oil is poured rather than spread; butter is the better choice if you want a spreadable topping.
Pour the oil into a shallow dish and serve it with bread for dipping. Olive oil with herbs or cracked pepper is a simple option; prepare the dip shortly before serving so the seasonings stay aromatic.
Yes. Coat the pan lightly before adding the beaten eggs, then cook over moderate heat. A thin layer helps prevent sticking without leaving the omelet greasy; add fillings once the eggs begin to set.
Either works, depending on the oil and the dish. Use oil cold for dipping bread or dressing a breakfast plate; warm it for eggs or vegetables, but do not let it smoke.
Keep liquid oil tightly closed in a cool, dark cupboard, away from sunlight and the stove. Refrigeration is not usually needed for cooking oils, while solid fats such as butter should follow their package storage instructions.
It is better not to use oil that has been heated repeatedly or has turned dark, foamy, or unpleasant-smelling. Used frying oil can carry strong flavors into breakfast foods, so start with fresh oil.
No. The phrase refers to the amount of oil used at breakfast, not to butter or a named product. Butter is a solid dairy fat, while common breakfast oils such as olive oil are liquid plant oils.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.4mg · 9% DV
Vitamin K
6µg · 5% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 90 calories in 1 tablespoon (small) (10 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Low breakfast oil means a small portion of oil served with breakfast, rather than a distinct recipe or a particular kind of oil. It can be used to dip bread or added sparingly to foods on a breakfast plate. The flavour and texture depend on the oil chosen; in Turkey, it may sit alongside bread, olives, cheese and fresh vegetables, while elsewhere it can simply be used as a modest addition to a morning meal.
Oil provides energy entirely from fat, with no protein or carbohydrates. A small serving lets you add richness without using much. For a lighter breakfast, measure out a little for dipping or drizzling instead of pouring it freely.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.