Olive: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of olive has 145 kcal. 1 olive (3 g): 4 kcal.
Olive is in the family Nuts, seeds & oils. Per 100 g it provides 1 g protein, 3.8 g carbohydrates (3.3 g fiber) and 15.3 g fat: about 88% of its calories come from fat.
What olive provides most
- High in vitamin E: 3.8 mg per 100 g, 25 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of fiber: 3.3 g per 100 g, 12 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 1,556 mg.
Olive per serving
The serving is 1 olive, 3 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 olive |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal | 4 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g | 0.03 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 0.09 g |
| Sugars | 0.54 g | 0.01 g |
| Fat | 15.3 g | 0.41 g |
| Sodium | 1,556 mg | 42 mg |
Olive nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 145 kcal | — |
| Protein | 1 g | 2 % |
| Total fat | 15.3 g | 20 % |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 10 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.3 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 12 % |
| Total sugars | 0.54 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 20 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 3.8 mg | 25 % |
| Vitamin K | 1.4 µg | 1 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.02 mg | 2 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.01 mg | 1 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.24 mg | 1 % |
| B6 | 0.03 mg | 2 % |
| B9 · Folate | 3 µg | 1 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4 % |
| Iron | 0.49 mg | 3 % |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3 % |
| Phosphorus | 4 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium | 42 mg | 1 % |
| Sodium | 1,556 mg | 68 % |
| Zinc | 0.04 mg | 0 % |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.09 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other nuts, seeds & oils
Of 5 foods in this family on Micela, olive ranks 5th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🌰 Walnut | 654 | 15.2 g |
| 2 | 🥜 Peanut | 587 | 24.4 g |
| 3 | 🌻 Sunflower | 582 | 19.3 g |
| 4 | 🥥 Coconut | 354 | 3.3 g |
| 5 | 🫒 Olive | 145 | 1 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, olive is in the top 10 for vitamin E (5th).
Where it comes from
Eastern Mediterranean.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does olive have?
100 g of olive has 145 kcal. 1 olive (3 g) has 4 kcal.
How much protein does olive have?
1 g per 100 g; 0.03 g in 1 olive.
How many carbs does olive have?
3.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is fiber and 0.54 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does olive have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin E, 25 %; fiber, 12 %.
Where does olive come from?
Eastern Mediterranean. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 9195 · Olives, pickled, canned or bottled, green · Olives, pickled, canned or bottled, green
One serving (1 olive) is about 0% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers