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Traditionally crushed, brined and fermented green olives from Antakya
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
5 piece (medium) of Antakya crushed olive (25 g) has 36 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 5 piece (medium) · 25 g
36
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 3% · Fat 86%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 388 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 piece (medium) | 25 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 12 g | 17 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 15 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 44 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 50 g | 73 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 87 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 20 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 140 g | 203 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Antakya crushed olive is a regional Turkish preparation made from green olives that are cracked, brined and fermented. The cracking lets the brine reach the fruit more readily, giving the olives a distinctive tangy, savory flavor.
Green olives are gently cracked without removing their stones, then cured in brine until their bitterness mellows and fermentation develops their flavor. They are kept submerged in the brine during curing and storage.
It is a type of cracked olive, but Antakya crushed olive refers to a regional preparation: green olives are cracked and then brined and fermented. The exact seasoning and curing approach can vary between households and producers.
Some bitterness is natural in green olives, and it can remain if the fruit has not been cured long enough for your taste. Briefly soaking Antakya crushed olive in fresh water can soften the bitterness, though it also reduces salt and flavor.
Serve Antakya crushed olive as part of a mezze spread or alongside bread, cheese, and other breakfast foods. A little olive oil, lemon, or herbs can complement its briny flavor; drain it first if you do not want extra brine on the plate.
Yes, keep Antakya crushed olive covered with its brine so the exposed fruit does not dry out. Use a clean utensil to take out portions, and refrigerate the container after opening.
Yes, Antakya crushed olive is traditionally fermented in brine. Fermentation helps mellow the olives’ natural bitterness and contributes a tangy flavor; it is different from simply seasoning fresh olives just before serving.
Yes, you can rinse Antakya crushed olive briefly or soak it in fresh water if the brine tastes too salty. Drain it well before serving, and avoid soaking longer than needed because the olives may lose some of their characteristic flavor.
Yes, you can make Antakya crushed olive at home by cracking green olives and curing them in brine. Keep the fruit submerged in a clean container, and allow enough curing time for the bitterness to mellow before serving.
Discard Antakya crushed olive if it develops an unpleasant rotten smell, a slimy texture, or colored, fuzzy mold. A little brine cloudiness can occur during fermentation, so judge it alongside the smell and appearance of the olives.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.43mg · 3% DV
Vitamin A
5µg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
388mg · 17% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Calcium
13mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.13mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
11mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Antakya crushed olive is a Hatay speciality made by cracking whole green olives and curing them in brine, where they ferment. The result is savoury and tangy, with the characteristic bitterness of green olives and a pleasantly firm bite. In Antakya, it is commonly served at breakfast with bread, cheese and fresh vegetables, or brought to the table as part of a meze spread. Its nutritional profile is largely shaped by fat, with 14 g per 100 g, alongside some fibre. Brined olives can taste quite salty, so rinse them briefly if you prefer a milder flavour.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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
0.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.