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Oil-based vitamin D supplement
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (small) of Vitamin D oil (5 g) has 44 calories. That works out to 884 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 12.5 µg of Vitamin D covers 63% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (small) · 5 g
44
KCAL / 5G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% 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 | 44 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 3% |
| 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 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 1 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (half) | 2.5 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 5 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 10 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 14 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 248 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 884 kcal |
Calculated from 884 calories per 100 g.
Take vitamin D oil by mouth using the dropper or measuring device supplied with the product. The amount of vitamin D per drop varies between products, so follow the label or your prescribed instructions rather than estimating from the number of drops.
Vitamin D oil can be taken with or after a meal. Because vitamin D is fat-soluble, taking it alongside a meal containing some fat may support absorption. Taking it with food may also be more comfortable if supplements upset your stomach.
No. Vitamin D oil describes the delivery form, while D3 is one type of vitamin D. An oil-based supplement may contain D3 or D2, so check the ingredient information rather than assuming all vitamin D oil is D3.
Not necessarily. Vitamin D oil is already dissolved in fat, but that does not mean it is always absorbed better than a tablet; absorption also depends on the product and the person. Taking either form with a meal can be a practical option.
Yes, vitamin D oil can be taken alongside a K2 supplement, but K2 is not automatically necessary for everyone taking vitamin D. Vitamin K can interact with warfarin and similar medicines, so ask a healthcare professional before combining them if you use these drugs.
Yes. Excessive vitamin D from supplements can build up in the body and cause harmful calcium levels, with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, or confusion. Use the stated dose and avoid combining products without checking their vitamin D content.
Yes, vitamin D oil may be used for babies, but the product and dose must be appropriate for the infant. Concentrations differ, so do not use an adult drop count; ask your baby’s pediatrician which product and amount to use.
No. Vitamin D oil supplies vitamin D by mouth, while sunlight can trigger vitamin D production in the skin; they are not identical. Supplements may be useful when intake or sun exposure is insufficient, but sun protection remains important.
There is no single best time of day to take vitamin D oil. Choose a regular time that fits your routine, ideally with a meal, and follow the product’s directions so you do not accidentally take an extra dose.
Keep vitamin D oil tightly closed and away from heat and direct light, following the storage instructions on its package. Do not leave it in a hot, humid bathroom, and check the expiration date and any stated time limit for use after opening.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
12.5µg · 63% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
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 44 calories in 1 teaspoon (small) (5 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.
Vitamin D oil is an oil-based supplement, with vitamin D supplied in an oil rather than as part of an ordinary cooking ingredient. Depending on the product, it may come in a dropper bottle or another format intended to be measured in small portions; the oil’s flavour can vary with its base.
People use it as a supplement alongside meals or at another time, following the product directions. Its nutrition profile is entirely fat, with no protein or carbohydrates listed. A typical serving is about 5 g, roughly a small teaspoon. Check the label for the suggested portion and storage instructions, and don’t treat it as a replacement for everyday cooking oil.
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 3
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.42g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.