Oil is pure fat, and fat is the most calorie dense of all foods. Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil are all pure fat, so they are all around 120 cal per Tbsp (9

Oil is pure fat, and fat is the most calorie dense of all foods. Canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil are all pure fat, so they are all around 120 cal per Tbsp (9 cal per gram). From a calorie standpoint, butter is better, as it is not 100% fat. It also tastes way better.