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1. Olive Facts
2. Types of Olives
3. Nutritional Value of Olives
4. Health Benefits of Olives

Olives Facts

History and Origin

Types of Olives

Types of Olives grown and sold in Australia

Olives Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Olives ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Olives, pickled, canned or bottled, green

Weight of Fruit – 1 olive = 2.7 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	145	7.2%
Protein	g	1.03	2.0%
Total lipid (fat)	g	15.32	19.6%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	3.84	1.3%
Fiber, total dietary	g	3.3	11.7%
Sugars, total	g	0.54
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	52	4%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.49	2.7%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	11	2.6%
Phosphorus, P	mg	4	0.3%
Potassium, K	mg	42	0.8%
Sodium, Na	mg	1556	67.5%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.04	0.3%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.120	13.3%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.9	1.6%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.021	1.7%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.007	0.5%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.237	1.4%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.023	0.4%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.031	1.8%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	3	0.7%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	20	2.2%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	3.81	25.4%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	1.4	1.1%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	2.029	10.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	11.314
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	1.307
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Cholesterol	mg	0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	231
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	9
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	510

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Olives Nutritional Value

Olives Health Benefits

Olives

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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