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Olive oil sauce, a healthy Mediterranean fat source.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 tablespoon (medium) of Olive Oil Sauce (14 g) has 119 calories. That works out to 880 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 13.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.9 mg of Vitamin E covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Olive Oil Sauce is a pourable sauce built around olive oil. Depending on the recipe, it may be seasoned with lemon juice or vinegar, herbs, spices or garlic; a simple version is smooth and glossy, with a green-gold hue. It is a flexible dressing rather than one fixed traditional recipe.
Use it over salads, cooked vegetables or grilled foods, or serve it as a dip with bread. The oil brings a fruity, sometimes peppery flavour and a rich, coating texture. It is almost entirely fat, so a little goes a long way. For a lighter dressing, thin it with lemon juice or vinegar and use a measured drizzle.
Selected: 100 g
880
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
99.5g
· 128% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
Vitamins
Vitamin E
14.4mg · 96% DV
Vitamin K
60µg · 50% DV
Vitamin A
0.01mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Calcium
1mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
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.
Low
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 880 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
14g
MONOUNSATURATED
73g
POLYUNSATURATED
11g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.1:1).
Olive oil sauce has no single fixed recipe. For a simple version, whisk olive oil with lemon juice or vinegar, then season with salt and pepper; add garlic or herbs if you want a more strongly flavoured dressing.
Yes, but a sauce containing lemon, fresh garlic, or herbs is better added near the end of cooking, since those ingredients can scorch or lose their flavour. Plain olive oil can be used for sautéing and roasting.
Keep olive oil sauce tightly covered in a clean container, away from heat and light. If it contains fresh garlic, lemon, or herbs, refrigerate it and use it promptly rather than leaving the prepared mixture at room temperature.
That change is normal and does not by itself mean olive oil sauce has spoiled. Olive oil can turn cloudy or partly solid when cold; let it warm to room temperature and it should become liquid again.
Olive oil sauce that smells like wax, paint, or stale nuts, or tastes noticeably rancid, should be discarded. Those off-notes can indicate oxidized oil; throw it away as well if you see mold.
Yes, olive oil sauce works as a salad dressing. If it is just oil, toss it with an acidic ingredient such as lemon juice or vinegar so it coats the leaves more evenly and tastes balanced.
Extra-virgin olive oil is a type of olive oil, while olive oil sauce describes a use or mixture and may include other ingredients. A sauce made only with extra-virgin olive oil is still simply that oil.
Plain olive oil can be used for frying, but a finished olive oil sauce containing herbs, garlic, or citrus is not ideal for it because those additions can burn. Avoid overheating the oil or letting it smoke.
Often, yes: olive oil sauce can replace melted butter in savoury dishes such as vegetables or pasta, though it changes the flavour and texture. It is not a like-for-like substitute in baking, where butter provides structure.
Olive oil sauce can provide mostly unsaturated fat, but it is still a concentrated source of fat. Use enough to dress or finish a dish without letting the sauce overwhelm other ingredients.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.