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Homemade, cracked, green olive
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
5 piece (medium) of Homemade cracked green 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, 3.6 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
3.6g
· 5% 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 | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.57 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 (medium) | 12 g | 17 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 15 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 44 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 50 g | 73 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 130 g | 189 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
“Cracked” means the green olives have been split without crushing the pit. This opens the flesh so water or brine can reach it, helping reduce bitterness and giving the olives a different texture from whole-cured olives.
Homemade cracked green olives are made by splitting firm green olives, soaking them in water to reduce bitterness, then curing them in brine. Keep the olives submerged throughout curing and use clean equipment to help prevent spoilage.
Homemade cracked green olives taste bitter because green olives naturally contain bitter compounds. Cracking and soaking them in regularly refreshed water reduces the bitterness; transfer them to brine when they taste pleasantly mild to you.
No, homemade cracked green olives are usually too bitter to enjoy before curing. Soaking them and then keeping them in brine develops their characteristic salty, savory flavor and makes them more pleasant to eat.
Store homemade cracked green olives in the refrigerator after opening, fully covered by their brine in a clean, closed container. Take them out with a clean utensil and avoid leaving the jar at room temperature for extended periods.
Homemade cracked green olives do not have one dependable shelf life because curing and storage conditions vary. Keep them submerged in brine in a cool place or the refrigerator, and discard them if they develop mold, an off smell, or a slimy texture.
Cloudy brine in homemade cracked green olives can result from fermentation or olive particles, so cloudiness alone does not prove spoilage. However, discard the olives if you also notice fuzzy mold, a foul smell, or a slimy texture.
Rinse homemade cracked green olives or soak the portion you plan to serve briefly in fresh water to reduce saltiness. Avoid soaking the whole batch for a long time, as that can weaken its flavor and texture.
Homemade cracked green olives are split before curing, while whole green olives are left intact. The split surface lets water and brine penetrate more readily, so cracked olives have a different curing process and often a more open, softer texture.
Homemade cracked green olives pair well with bread, salads, cheese, and grilled vegetables. Their briny, tangy flavor can also brighten sandwiches or grain bowls; rinse them first if their saltiness would overpower the rest of the dish.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.43mg · 3% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Vitamin A
5µg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.15µg · 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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Homemade cracked green olives are made from unripe olives that are split without removing the stones, then soaked to mellow their bitterness and cured in brine. This is a familiar home-preserving method around the Mediterranean, where the seasoning varies from kitchen to kitchen; lemon, garlic or herbs may be added.
The cracks let the brine penetrate, giving the olives a pronounced, salty-fruity taste and a meaty, slightly firm texture. In Mediterranean meals they appear at breakfast, as part of a mezze spread, or alongside salads and bread; they also work well in sandwiches. They provide mostly fat, along with some fibre, so a modest portion adds plenty of olive flavour. If they taste too salty, briefly rinse and drain them before serving.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.57g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.58g
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.