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Contains monounsaturated fat; high in sodium
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
145
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
3.8g
· 10%
Protein
1g
· 3%
Fat
15.3g
· 87%
Fiber
3.3g
Vitamins
Vitamin E
3.8mg · 25% DV
Vitamin A
20µg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B3
0.24mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1556mg · 68% DV
Calcium
52mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
11mg · 3% DV
Selenium
0.9µg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
NOVA 3
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
11.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.31g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.6:1).
The cracking and brining process reduces bitterness and helps preserve the olives, which is why the taste is noticeably salty. Rinsing or soaking them briefly can reduce some of that saltiness.
A quick rinse mainly lowers surface salt and does not significantly change their fat or fibre content. Long soaking, however, can dilute flavour and soften the texture.
Keep them refrigerated, ideally submerged in their brine in a clean container. Too much air exposure can lead to softer texture and off flavours over time.
They can be frozen, but the texture often becomes softer after thawing. For best quality, refrigerated storage is usually the better option.
They work well in both situations and are especially common at breakfast in Mediterranean-style meals. As a snack, they pair better with foods like yoghurt, cheese, or raw vegetables than on their own.
On their own, they are not an ideal pre-workout food because they are not a rich source of easy-to-use carbohydrate. If eaten before exercise, they make more sense alongside bread, fruit, or another carb source.
They go well with cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggs, and whole-grain bread. They also add a salty, slightly sharp flavour to salads, mezze plates, and grain dishes.
Not necessarily; the main differences are ripeness, texture, and processing style rather than one being universally better. Green olives are often firmer and sharper in flavour, while black olives tend to be milder.
They can be part of a healthy eating pattern, especially in Mediterranean-style meals. But they are also a processed, salty food, so moderation matters.
People who need to limit sodium, such as those with hypertension or fluid retention, should be more cautious. Because they are processed and salted, they can add up quickly in the daily diet.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.