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Small oval black olives with deeply wrinkled, shriveled skins, ranging from deep purple to nearly black, are piled loosely with a few pale salt grains clinging to their surfaces.
●Low GI
🌿High Fiber

Dry-cured black olive Calories

Salty, rich in healthy fats, low carb

CALORIES · 100 G

349kcal

GI

15low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

42mg

FIBER · 100 G

5.8g

Quick answer

8 piece (medium) of Dry-cured black olive (30 g) has 105 calories. That works out to 349 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.6 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 1.1 mg of Vitamin E covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Dry-cured black olive Nutrition Facts

Selected: 8 piece (medium) · 30 g

105

KCAL / 30G

Carbs

2.6g

· 1% DV

Protein

0.7g

· 1% DV

Fat

10.4g

· 13% DV

Fiber

1.7g

· 6% 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%

Dry-cured black olive nutrition facts table · 8 piece (medium) (30 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories105 kcal
Total fat10.4 g13%
Saturated fat1.38 g7%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium840 mg37%
Total carbohydrate2.6 g1%
Fiber1.7 g6%
Protein0.7 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.

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How Many Calories in 8 Pieces of Dry-cured black olive?

ServingAmountCalories
8 piece (medium)30 g105 kcal
1 tablespoon (chopped)12 g42 kcal
4 piece (small)15 g52 kcal
1 serving (small)20 g70 kcal
2 tablespoon (chopped)24 g84 kcal
0.25 cup (whole)35 g122 kcal
1 serving (large)40 g140 kcal
12 piece (large)45 g157 kcal
16 piece (extra large)60 g209 kcal
½ cup (whole)70 g244 kcal
100 g100 g349 kcal

Calculated from 349 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dry-cured black olive

What is a dry-cured black olive?

A dry-cured black olive is a ripe olive preserved by curing it with dry salt rather than soaking it in brine. The process draws out moisture, leaving the olives characteristically wrinkled, chewy, and intensely savory.

How are dry-cured black olives made?

Dry-cured black olives are made by layering or mixing ripe olives with salt and allowing them to cure as moisture drains away. They are turned or handled during curing, then excess salt is removed before they are packed.

Why are dry-cured black olives wrinkled?

Dry-cured black olives wrinkle because dry salt draws moisture out of the fruit during curing. Their shriveled appearance is normal for this style and does not, by itself, mean the olives have spoiled.

How do dry-cured black olives differ from brined black olives?

Dry-cured black olives lose moisture as they cure with salt, while brined black olives sit in salted water. Dry-cured olives are usually chewier and more concentrated in flavor; brined olives tend to be plumper and juicier.

How can you make dry-cured black olives less salty?

Rinse dry-cured black olives briefly under water to remove salt from their surface. For a milder taste, soak them for a short time and drain them well, but a long soak can soften their texture and dilute their characteristic flavor.

Do dry-cured black olives need to be refrigerated after opening?

Yes, refrigerate dry-cured black olives after opening and keep them in a clean, tightly sealed container. Use a clean utensil when serving and avoid letting moisture or food scraps get into the container.

How do you use dry-cured black olives in cooking?

Add dry-cured black olives to salads, pasta, pizza, or bread dough for a concentrated savory flavor. Because they can be quite salty, taste the dish before adding extra salt, and remove the pits if the recipe calls for it.

Can you eat the pits in dry-cured black olives?

No, you should not eat the pits in dry-cured black olives. Remove them before serving olives to young children, and cut the fruit into an age-appropriate size to reduce choking risk.

Are dry-cured black olives too salty to eat every day?

Dry-cured black olives can contribute a substantial amount of salt, so eating them daily may not suit someone who needs to limit sodium. Keep portions modest and choose a less salty olive when managing sodium intake.

Can dry-cured black olives be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze dry-cured black olives in a sealed freezer-safe container. Thaw them in the refrigerator; freezing may soften their texture, so thawed olives work best in cooked dishes, sauces, and dressings.

Dry-cured black olive Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin E

1.14mg · 8% DV

B6

0.01mg · 1% DV

B2

0.01mg · 1% DV

Vitamin A

6µg · 1% DV

Minerals

Sodium

840mg · 37% DV

Copper

0.04mg · 4% DV

Iron

0.48mg · 3% DV

Calcium

16mg · 2% DV

Potassium ⭐

13mg · 0% DV

Dry-cured black 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 Dry-cured black olive

To burn the 105 calories in 8 piece (medium) (30 g):

🚶

26min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

11min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

14min

Cycling

🏊

12min

Swimming

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

What is Dry-cured black olive?

Dry-cured black olive is a ripe black olive preserved with salt rather than kept in brine. The traditional curing draws out moisture, leaving the olives wrinkled, concentrated in flavour and often pleasantly firm, with a savoury, slightly bitter edge.

In Turkey they commonly appear at breakfast with bread, cheese and fresh vegetables, or as part of a meze spread. Elsewhere, they also work well alongside cheeses and breads, tossed through salads or served as part of an antipasti platter. They are rich in fat, provide some fibre and are low in carbohydrates. If the saltiness is strong for your taste, briefly rinse and drain them before serving.

How Nutritious Is Dry-cured black olive?

Nutrient density

Medium

46/ 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

37/ 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 Dry-cured black 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 Dry-cured black 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 Dry-cured black 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

Dry-cured black olive Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.38g

MONOUNSATURATED

7.74g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.9g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 43.5:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (43.5:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.