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Small, oval, dark purple-black olives with slightly glossy, softly wrinkled skins are piled together.
●Low GI

Trilla olive Calories

Naturally fermented, salty, healthy fats, Mediterranean cuisine

In season: Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

145kcal

GI

15low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

42mg

FIBER · 100 G

3.3g

Quick answer

5 piece (medium) of Trilla olive (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, 3.1 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of Vitamin E covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Trilla olive Nutrition Facts

Selected: 5 piece (medium) · 20 g

29

KCAL / 20G

Carbs

0.8g

· 0% DV

Protein

0.2g

· 0% DV

Fat

3.1g

· 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%

Trilla olive nutrition facts table · 5 piece (medium) (20 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories29 kcal
Total fat3.1 g4%
Saturated fat0.4 g2%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium310 mg13%
Total carbohydrate0.8 g0%
Fiber0.7 g3%
Protein0.2 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 5 Pieces of Trilla olive?

ServingAmountCalories
5 piece (medium)20 g29 kcal
3 piece (small)12 g17 kcal
1 tablespoon (chopped)15 g22 kcal
1 ounce (medium)28 g41 kcal
1 serving (medium)30 g44 kcal
10 piece (large)40 g58 kcal
15 piece (jumbo)60 g87 kcal
100 g100 g145 kcal
1 cup (whole)130 g189 kcal

Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trilla olive

What does a Trilla olive taste like?

Trilla olives have a savoury, salty taste, with a degree of bitterness that can vary with curing and fermentation. Their flavour works well alongside mild foods such as bread, fresh vegetables and cheese.

How are Trilla olives cured?

Trilla olives may be naturally fermented, a process that helps reduce their bitterness and develop their flavour. The curing method and time vary between producers, so the product description is the best source for how a particular batch was prepared.

How should you store Trilla olives after opening?

Keep Trilla olives refrigerated in a clean, covered container after opening. Leave them submerged in their brine to help preserve their texture, and use a clean utensil each time you serve them.

Can you rinse Trilla olives to remove salt?

Yes. Rinsing a serving of Trilla olives under clean water removes some surface brine and can make them taste less salty. For a greater reduction, briefly soak only the portion you plan to eat; soaking can also soften their texture.

Are Trilla olives the same as Trilye or Gemlik olives?

The name Trilla is sometimes associated with Trilye or Gemlik-style olives, but naming can vary by seller and product. Check the producer’s description for the specific olive variety and curing method rather than relying on the name alone.

Why are some Trilla olives wrinkled?

Trilla olives can wrinkle when curing draws moisture from the fruit, particularly with drier curing methods. Wrinkles alone do not mean the olives have spoiled; discard them if you notice mould, an unpleasant smell or an unusually soft texture.

How do you serve Trilla olives in a Mediterranean meal?

Serve Trilla olives as part of a mezze spread with bread, vegetables and other savoury dishes, or add them to a salad. Their saltiness can season the meal, so taste the other components before adding extra salt.

Should you remove the pits from Trilla olives before cooking?

Yes, remove the pits from Trilla olives before adding them to dishes where diners could bite into them, such as salads, sauces or baked dishes. Leaving them whole can help the olives hold their shape until serving.

Can Trilla olives be cooked in hot dishes?

Yes, Trilla olives can be added to cooked dishes, including stews and vegetable bakes. Add them toward the end of cooking if you want them to retain more of their texture, and adjust added salt to account for their brine.

How can you make Trilla olives less bitter?

To make Trilla olives less bitter, soak the portion you intend to eat in clean water and taste it periodically. Change the water if needed, but avoid soaking the whole batch; keep the remaining olives in their original brine.

Trilla olive Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin E

0.76mg · 5% DV

Biotin

0.14µg · 0% DV

Vitamin A

4µg · 0% DV

B1

0mg · 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

Trilla olive Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

15
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.2
Low

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

How to Burn Off Trilla olive

To burn the 29 calories in 5 piece (medium) (20 g):

🚶

7min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

3min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

4min

Cycling

🏊

3min

Swimming

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

What is Trilla olive?

Trilla olive is a table olive prepared by natural fermentation, part of Turkey’s long tradition of growing and preserving olives. Its flavour is typically briny, with a gentle tang and fruitiness; the texture can be firm or soft depending on how it is cured and ripened.

In Turkey and across the Mediterranean, olives are often served at breakfast with bread, cheese and fresh vegetables, or as part of a mezze or antipasto spread. Trilla olives provide mostly fat and some fibre, with little protein or carbohydrate; they contain 15.3 g of fat per 100 g. Their saltiness pairs well with unsalted bread or fresh vegetables, and you can skip extra salt when adding them to salads.

How Nutritious Is Trilla olive?

Nutrient density

Medium

40/ 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

44/ 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 Trilla 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 Trilla 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 Trilla olive Good For?

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

Trilla olive Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.4g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.26g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.28g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 13:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (13:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.