EatBetterEatBetter
Foods ▾
Ready & Packaged FoodsVegetables & LegumesDesserts & ConfectioneryMeat & ProteinGrains & BakeryBeveragesMilk & DairyNatural & Other Foods

Ready & Packaged Foods

All →
Fast Food & RestaurantBurgers · Pizza · Doner & Wrap · Fried Sides · Restaurant Menu Items

Explore foods by category, subcategory or brand

CompareBrands
Tools ▾

Calorie Calculator

Work out your daily calorie needs

BMI Calculator

Body mass index from your height and weight

Food GuideCompareBlog
TR
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
Softened oval olives with slightly wrinkled, glossy skins, served together in a shallow dish with a little clear liquid.
●Low GI

Boiled olive Calories

Boiled olive, softer texture, reduced salt, milder flavor.

In season: Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

115kcal

GI

15low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

42mg

FIBER · 100 G

3.3g

Quick answer

10 piece (medium) of Boiled olive (30 g) has 35 calories. That works out to 115 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.8 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 3.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Boiled olive Nutrition Facts

Selected: 10 piece (medium) · 30 g

35

KCAL / 30G

Carbs

1.8g

· 1% DV

Protein

0.3g

· 1% DV

Fat

3.2g

· 4% DV

Fiber

1g

· 4% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 19% · Protein 3% · Fat 78%

Boiled olive nutrition facts table · 10 piece (medium) (30 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories35 kcal
Total fat3.2 g4%
Saturated fat0.63 g3%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium93 mg4%
Total carbohydrate1.8 g1%
Fiber1 g4%
Protein0.3 g1%

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.

EatBetter

Log this food in EatBetter

100,000+ people use it

  • Get your daily calorie target
  • Snap your meal, log it in seconds
  • See every vitamin and mineral
QR code to get the EatBetter app

📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

The EatBetter app recognising potatoes, broccoli and salmon on a plate

How Many Calories in 10 Pieces of Boiled olive?

ServingAmountCalories
10 piece (medium)30 g35 kcal
1 piece (extra small)3 g3 kcal
1 tablespoon (chopped)12 g14 kcal
5 piece (small)15 g17 kcal
1 ounce (medium)28 g32 kcal
1 serving (medium)50 g58 kcal
20 piece (large)60 g69 kcal
100 g100 g115 kcal
1 cup (whole)120 g138 kcal
1 pack (jumbo)200 g230 kcal

Calculated from 115 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Boiled olive

What is a boiled olive?

A boiled olive is usually a cured olive briefly cooked in water to soften its texture and mellow its flavor. Boiling describes how the olive is prepared, not a separate olive variety.

How do you make boiled olives?

Boiled olives are made by briefly boiling ready-to-eat cured olives, then draining them. Fresh olives need curing to remove their intense bitterness; simply boiling freshly picked olives does not make them ready to eat.

Are boiled olives less salty than regular olives?

Often, yes: boiling can draw some salt from boiled olives into the water, especially when you discard that water. The reduction varies with the olives and cooking time, so taste one before adding them to a dish.

Do boiled olives need to be refrigerated?

Yes, refrigerate boiled olives in a clean, sealed container. Because boiling can dilute their preserving brine, do not leave them at room temperature; use them within a few days and discard them if they smell off or develop mold.

Can you use boiled olives in pasta?

Yes, boiled olives work well in pasta, especially with tomatoes, garlic, or vegetables. Add them near the end of cooking because their softer texture can break down if simmered for a long time.

Can you eat boiled olives with the pits in?

You can serve boiled olives with their pits, but the pits should not be eaten. For a salad, tapenade, or other dish where whole bites are inconvenient, remove the pits before adding the olives.

Can boiled olives be frozen?

Yes, boiled olives can be frozen, but thawing may make their already-soft texture mushier. Freeze them in an airtight container and use them in cooked dishes or sauces rather than relying on them to retain a firm bite.

Do boiled olives taste bitter?

Boiled olives usually taste milder than strongly bitter olives, but boiling does not guarantee that all bitterness disappears. If they taste too sharp, briefly boil them in fresh water and drain them before serving.

Are boiled olives the same as brined olives?

No, boiled olives are not necessarily the same as brined olives: brining is a curing method, while boiling is a later preparation step. Many boiled olives were cured first and then heated to soften their texture.

Should you rinse boiled olives before eating them?

You do not have to rinse boiled olives, but a quick rinse can reduce surface brine and excess salt. Drain them well afterward, especially before adding them to a recipe where extra liquid would affect the texture.

Boiled olive Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin E

0.51mg · 3% DV

Vitamin A

24.6µg · 3% DV

Biotin

0.3µg · 1% DV

B1

0.01mg · 1% DV

Minerals

Sodium

93mg · 4% DV

Iron

0.66mg · 4% DV

Copper

0.03mg · 3% DV

Calcium

25mg · 3% DV

Potassium ⭐

13mg · 0% DV

Boiled olive Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

15
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.3
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Boiled olive

To burn the 35 calories in 10 piece (medium) (30 g):

🚶

9min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

4min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

5min

Cycling

🏊

4min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Boiled olive?

A boiled olive is an olive simmered in water until its flesh softens and its flavour becomes milder. The result depends on the olive variety and how it was cured beforehand; boiling can also reduce some of its saltiness.

Olives are familiar across Mediterranean food cultures, served at breakfast, alongside bread and cheese, or as part of a mezze spread. This softer, less assertive version works well with fresh vegetables and other light accompaniments. It is mostly a source of fat, with some fibre: a 100 g portion contains 10.5 g of fat. If you want a gentler flavour and less salt, briefly soak it in fresh water before serving.

How Nutritious Is Boiled olive?

Nutrient density

High

65/ 100

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

46/ 100

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 Boiled 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 Boiled olive Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Boiled 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

Boiled olive Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.63g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.13g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.24g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).

Compare Boiled olive

🫒vs🍅
Boiled olive vs Tomato97 kcal more per 100 g
→
🫒vs🥗
Boiled olive vs Mixed Green Salad97 kcal more per 100 g
→
🫒vs🫑
Boiled olive vs Red Pepper84 kcal more per 100 g
→
🫒vs🥄
Boiled olive vs Boiled Beetroot71 kcal more per 100 g
→

Foods Similar to Boiled olive

🍅

Tomato

18 kcal

🥗

Mixed Green Salad

18 kcal

🫑

Red Pepper

31 kcal

🥄

Boiled Beetroot

44 kcal

🫑

Green pepper

20 kcal

🥗

Potato Salad

110 kcal

🥗

Arugula

25 kcal

🥕🥦🍆

Oven-Roasted Mixed Vegetables

65 kcal

Have another question about Boiled olive?

Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.

EatBetter

Scan calories with your camera

Instant AI nutrition analysis

App StoreGoogle Play

Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.