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Savory low-carb olive appetizer, high in sodium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
5 piece (medium) of Green olive stuffed with lemon (20 g) has 29 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 3 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 5 piece (medium) · 20 g
29
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
0.8g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
3g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
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) | 20 g | 29 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 12 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 44 kcal |
| 8 piece (large) | 32 g | 46 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (whole) | 35 g | 51 kcal |
| 10 piece (extra large) | 40 g | 58 kcal |
| 15 piece (jumbo) | 60 g | 87 kcal |
| ½ cup (whole) | 70 g | 102 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Serve green olives stuffed with lemon as part of an appetizer platter, alongside cheese, bread, or other olives. Their citrus filling also makes them an easy addition to salads when you want a briny, lemony bite.
A green olive stuffed with lemon is usually pitted and filled with a piece of lemon peel or lemon flesh. The exact filling varies by maker, and the olive is commonly packed in brine.
Yes, you can add green olives stuffed with lemon to cooked dishes, especially near the end of cooking. Heat softens their texture, while the citrus filling brings a salty, lemony note to pasta, stews, or fish.
Refrigerate green olives stuffed with lemon after opening, kept in their brine in a covered container. Keeping the olives submerged helps prevent them from drying out; follow the package directions for storage and use.
No. Green olives stuffed with lemon have a piece of lemon placed inside the pitted olive, while lemon-marinated olives are flavored by soaking in lemon or a lemon-based marinade. The filling gives each bite a more concentrated citrus taste.
No, rinsing green olives stuffed with lemon is not necessary. If you want a less briny taste, briefly rinse them under water; this removes some surface brine but does not remove all the salt absorbed by the olives.
Green olives stuffed with lemon taste briny and slightly bitter, with a bright citrus note from the filling. The olive remains the stronger, savory flavor, while the lemon adds a sharper finish than a plain stuffed olive.
Yes, but freezing can make green olives stuffed with lemon softer after thawing, and the filling may lose its firm texture. Use thawed olives in cooked dishes rather than expecting them to retain their original appetizer texture.
Green olives stuffed with lemon pair well with feta, crusty bread, roasted vegetables, and grilled fish. Their salty citrus flavor also works with herbs such as parsley or oregano in salads and Mediterranean-style plates.
They can be high in sodium because they are commonly preserved in brine. If you need to limit sodium for high blood pressure or another medical reason, keep the portion small and ask your clinician or dietitian about your individual limit.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.62mg · 4% DV
Vitamin C
0.5mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Vitamin A
4µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
310mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
10mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.1mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
8.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 29 calories in 5 piece (medium) (20 g):
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Green olive stuffed with lemon is a brined green olive with its stone removed and a piece of lemon tucked inside. This style of olive is found around the Mediterranean and is served as a savoury nibble or part of a mezze spread. Its firm, slightly bitter flesh balances the bright, tart citrus, making it a lively addition to breakfast plates, salads and antipasti.
Olives are naturally rich in fat and low in carbohydrates, while this preserved variety can be high in sodium. Pair it with tomatoes, cheese or crusty bread; if you prefer a milder taste or less salt, briefly rinse the olives 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 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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.