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Golden-green olive oil sits in a shallow clear glass dish, dotted with tiny matte black seeds that are scattered across the surface and visible through the oil.
●Low GI

Olive oil with black seed Calories

Olive oil infused/blended with black seed, rich in monounsaturated fats

CALORIES · 100 G

884kcal

GI

0low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

20mg

FIBER · 100 G

0.3g

Quick answer

1 tablespoon (medium) of Olive oil with black seed (14 g) has 124 calories. That works out to 884 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.1 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 13.9 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 with black seed Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 14 g

124

KCAL / 14G

Carbs

0.1g

· 0% DV

Protein

0.1g

· 0% DV

Fat

13.9g

· 18% 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%

Olive oil with black seed nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories124 kcal
Total fat13.9 g18%
Saturated fat2.03 g10%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium0.28 mg0%
Total carbohydrate0.1 g0%
Fiber0 g0%
Protein0.1 g0%

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 1 Tablespoon of Olive oil with black seed?

ServingAmountCalories
1 tablespoon (medium)14 g124 kcal
1 teaspoon (small)4.5 g40 kcal
1 serving (small)10 g88 kcal
2 tablespoon (double)28 g248 kcal
1 ounce (medium)28 g248 kcal
3 tablespoon (triple)42 g371 kcal
0.25 cup (quarter)54 g477 kcal
100 g100 g884 kcal
½ cup (half)108 g955 kcal

Calculated from 884 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Olive oil with black seed

What is olive oil with black seed used for?

Olive oil with black seed is used as a flavored finishing oil for salads, dips, vegetables, and bread. Its peppery, earthy seed aroma complements olive oil’s fruitiness; it is a culinary condiment, not a proven treatment for illness.

How do you use olive oil with black seed?

Use olive oil with black seed in salad dressings, spooned over cooked vegetables, or as a dip for bread. Add it near the end of cooking when you want its seed aroma to stand out, and start with a small amount if the flavor is unfamiliar.

How is olive oil with black seed made?

Olive oil with black seed is made by combining olive oil with black cumin seeds, also called Nigella sativa. Some versions steep whole seeds in the oil, while others blend them in, so the texture and intensity vary between products.

Can you cook with olive oil with black seed?

Yes, olive oil with black seed can be used in cooking, but prolonged high heat can mute the seeds’ distinctive aroma. For a more noticeable flavor, drizzle it over food after cooking or stir it into a warm dish just before serving.

What does olive oil with black seed taste like?

Olive oil with black seed tastes fruity and slightly bitter from the olive oil, with a sharp, peppery, earthy note from the seeds. If whole seeds are included, they also add a slight crunch to dressings or dips.

Is olive oil with black seed the same as black seed oil?

No. Olive oil with black seed is olive oil flavored or blended with Nigella sativa seeds, whereas black seed oil is extracted from those seeds. The two have different base oils, flavor intensity, and typical culinary uses.

Can you use olive oil with black seed on salads?

Yes, olive oil with black seed works well on salads, especially with tomatoes, cucumbers, leafy greens, or lemon-based dressings. Its assertive seed flavor can dominate delicate ingredients, so add a little first and taste before adding more.

How should olive oil with black seed be stored?

Store olive oil with black seed tightly closed in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the stove and direct sunlight. Use a clean, dry spoon if it contains whole seeds, and follow any storage directions on the product.

Can you take olive oil with black seed on an empty stomach?

You can consume olive oil with black seed on an empty stomach, but there is no established need to do so. It is usually easier to enjoy as food, and a large or strongly flavored serving may cause stomach discomfort for some people.

Does olive oil with black seed have health benefits?

Olive oil with black seed provides flavor and the fats naturally present in olive oil, but claims that it prevents or cures disease are not established. Enjoy it as a condiment; if you use black seed medicinally while taking medication, ask a health professional about possible interactions.

Olive oil with black seed Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin E

1.89mg · 13% DV

Vitamin K

8.12µg · 7% DV

B6

0mg · 0% DV

B1

0mg · 0% DV

Minerals

Copper

0.01mg · 1% DV

Iron

0.1mg · 1% DV

Manganese

0.01mg · 0% DV

Magnesium

1.12mg · 0% DV

Potassium ⭐

2.8mg · 0% DV

Sodium

0.28mg · 0% DV

Olive oil with black seed Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

0
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Olive oil with black seed

To burn the 124 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g):

🚶

31min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

13min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

17min

Cycling

🏊

14min

Swimming

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

What is Olive oil with black seed?

Olive oil with black seed combines olive oil with black seeds—often called nigella or black cumin—or their flavour, depending on how it is made. It brings together a familiar Mediterranean oil and the seeds’ distinctive, aromatic character, and is used as a finishing oil rather than as a separate dish.

Its flavour is fruity and sometimes peppery from the olive oil, with an earthy, slightly pungent edge from the seeds. Drizzle it over salads, cooked vegetables, grains or bread; it also works as a dip with a little lemon juice. Like other oils, it is almost entirely fat, with 99 g of fat per 100 g, so a small pour is usually enough. For a lighter dressing, stretch it with lemon juice or vinegar.

How Nutritious Is Olive oil with black seed?

Nutrient density

Low

28/ 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

Low

2/ 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 Olive oil with black seed Processed?

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.

Does Olive oil with black seed 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 Olive oil with black seed 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

Olive oil with black seed Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.03g

MONOUNSATURATED

10.08g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.44g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 12.1:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (12.1:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.