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Measure oil with a spoon, not your eyes

Measure oil with a spoon, not your eyes

Free-pouring cooking oil always gives you more than you meant to add, and oil is almost pure fat at about 884 kcal per 100 g. A measured tablespoon is about 120 kcal, but a quick glug from the bottle can quietly double or triple that, so use a spoon and stay in control.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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A little drizzle of oil while cooking is just a few calories.

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Mostly false. Cooking oil is almost pure fat, about 884 kcal per 100 g, so even one measured tablespoon is already 120 kcal. A free pour from the bottle can easily match two or three tablespoons before you notice it. Looks small on a hot kadai, adds up fast on your plate.

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