Calories in Olives, green
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Olives, green contains 145 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 196 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from fat, with 10% from carbohydrates and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in olives, pickles, pickled vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 46 kcal per 100 g across 29 foods.
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 13% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 145 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 1,560 mg | 68% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.8 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars C | 0.54 g | |
| Protein C | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 3.8 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.007 mg | 0.5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.24 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.031 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 14.2 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 52 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Potassium C | 42 mg | 0.9% |
| Zinc C | 0.04 mg | 0.4% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 3%
- Carbohydrates 10%
- Fat 88%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1 gabove the median for olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 0.84 g)
- Fiber3.3 gin the top quarter of olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars0.54 gin the lowest quarter of olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 6.4 g)
- Fat15.3 gin the top quarter of olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat2 gin the top quarter of olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 0.061 g)
- Sodium1,560 mgin the top quarter of olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 949 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.71 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 11.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.34 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 11.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.092 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.046 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 231 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 510 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 9 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 75.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 3 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Olives
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) Canned | 116 | 0.84 g | 6 g | 10.9 g |
| Olives, ripe, canned (jumbo-super colossal) Canned | 81 | 0.97 g | 5.6 g | 6.9 g |
| Olives, pickled, canned or bottled, green Canned | 145 | 1 g | 3.8 g | 15.3 g |
| Olives, green, Manzanilla, stuffed with pimiento | 130 | 1.2 g | 5 g | 12.9 g |
| Olives, NFS | 116 | 0.84 g | 6 g | 10.9 g |
| Olives, black | 116 | 0.84 g | 6 g | 10.9 g |
| Olives, stuffed | 141 | 1.2 g | 5 g | 12.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pea salad | 180 | 3 g | 10.6 g | 14 g |
| Pea salad with cheese | 203 | 5 g | 9.8 g | 16 g |
| Potato patty | 171 | 3.9 g | 13.5 g | 11.3 g |
| Potato, home fries, with vegetables | 173 | 1.7 g | 15.6 g | 11.8 g |
| Stuffed pepper, with rice, meatless | 166 | 3.8 g | 12 g | 11.3 g |
| Potato salad, made with mayonnaise | 168 | 1.5 g | 15.8 g | 11.1 g |
| Tomato and cucumber salad made with tomato, cucumber, oil, and vinegar | 122 | 0.52 g | 6.4 g | 10.2 g |
| Potato salad with egg, from restaurant | 175 | 3 g | 15.4 g | 11.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in olives?
100 g of olives has 145 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 196 kcal. 1 olive (4 g): about 6 kcal.
How much protein is in olives?
Olives contains 1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other olives, pickles, pickled vegetables, that is above the median (median 0.84 g).
How many carbs are in olives?
Olives has 3.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 0.54 g of sugars.
How much fat is in olives?
Olives contains 15.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does olives contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (25% DV) and copper (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in olives?
100 g contains 1,560 mg of sodium, 68% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does olives have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, olives, green has 145 kcal, while olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) has 116 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710089. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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