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Ayvalık cracked green olive Calories
Traditional brined cracked green olive from Ayvalık, rich in fiber and healthy fats.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
10 piece (medium) of Ayvalık cracked green olive (40 g) has 58 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.5 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 5.7 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 92 µg of Vitamin A covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Ayvalık cracked green olive Nutrition Facts
Selected: 10 piece (medium) · 40 g
58
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
1.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
5.7g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 10% · Protein 3% · Fat 87%
Ayvalık cracked green olive nutrition facts table · 10 piece (medium) (40 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 58 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.7 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.84 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 620 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.4 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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How Many Calories in 10 Pieces of Ayvalık cracked green olive?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 10 piece (medium) | 40 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 12 g | 17 kcal |
| 5 piece (small) | 20 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 73 kcal |
| 20 piece (large) | 80 g | 116 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 120 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 200 g | 290 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ayvalık cracked green olive
What is an Ayvalık cracked green olive?
An Ayvalık cracked green olive is a green olive that has been lightly crushed while keeping its pit, then cured in brine. Cracking opens the flesh so the brine can draw out bitterness and season the olive; it is a traditional style associated with Ayvalık, Turkey.
How is an Ayvalık cracked green olive different from a regular green olive?
An Ayvalık cracked green olive is split or bruised before curing, while many ordinary green olives are left whole or simply sliced. That opened flesh takes up brine more readily, giving the olive a softer bite and a more pronounced brined flavor.
Why do Ayvalık cracked green olives taste bitter?
Ayvalık cracked green olives can taste bitter if their natural bitter compounds have not been drawn out fully during curing. If the bitterness is stronger than you like, soak them in fresh water in the refrigerator and change the water regularly, tasting as you go.
Should you rinse Ayvalık cracked green olives before eating them?
You can rinse Ayvalık cracked green olives briefly if the brine tastes too salty. Avoid leaving them under running water or soaking them for too long, since that can wash away some of their distinctive brined flavor as well as salt.
How should you store Ayvalık cracked green olives after opening?
Keep Ayvalık cracked green olives refrigerated in a clean, covered container, submerged in their brine. Use a clean utensil each time you serve them, and keep the olives below the liquid to limit exposure to air.
Can you freeze Ayvalık cracked green olives?
Yes, you can freeze Ayvalık cracked green olives, but thawing may make their texture softer and less firm. For the best texture, keep them refrigerated in brine instead; if you do freeze them, thaw only the amount you plan to use.
Do Ayvalık cracked green olives have pits?
Yes, Ayvalık cracked green olives are usually cracked without removing the pit. Take care when eating them, and remove the pits before serving them to young children to reduce the risk of choking.
What do Ayvalık cracked green olives taste like?
Ayvalık cracked green olives taste savory and briny, with the fresh, slightly bitter character of green olives. Their cracked flesh can feel softer than that of whole olives, and the exact saltiness and sharpness vary with the curing brine.
How are Ayvalık cracked green olives traditionally served?
Ayvalık cracked green olives are often served as a meze or alongside breakfast, drained from their brine and dressed with lemon and olive oil. They pair well with bread, cheese, and fresh vegetables; taste one before adding extra salt to a dish.
Can Ayvalık cracked green olives be used in cooking?
Yes, Ayvalık cracked green olives work well in salads, breads, and vegetable dishes. Remove the pits and chop them before adding them to a recipe, and account for their salty brine when seasoning the rest of the dish.
Ayvalık cracked green olive Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
92µg · 10% DV
Vitamin E
1.52mg · 10% DV
B5
0.08mg · 2% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
620mg · 27% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Calcium
21mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.2mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
17mg · 1% DV
Ayvalık cracked green olive Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Ayvalık cracked green olive
To burn the 58 calories in 10 piece (medium) (40 g):
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What is Ayvalık cracked green olive?
Ayvalık cracked green olive is made by splitting unripe green olives and curing them in brine. It comes from Ayvalık, a town on Turkey’s Aegean coast with a long olive-growing tradition. Cracking the fruit lets the brine work into the flesh, giving it a distinctive savoury bite.
Expect a firm texture, a pleasantly bitter edge and a salty, fruity flavour. In Turkey, it often appears at breakfast alongside bread, cheese and tomatoes, and is also served as part of a meze spread or added to salads. It provides mostly fat and fibre, with relatively little carbohydrate. If you prefer a milder taste, rinse it briefly before serving; it pairs well with lemon, herbs and fresh bread.
How Nutritious Is Ayvalık cracked green olive?
Nutrient density
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
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.
Is Ayvalık cracked green olive Processed?
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.
Does Ayvalık cracked green olive Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Ayvalık cracked green olive Good For?
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
Ayvalık cracked green olive Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12:1).
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