Calories in Olive tapenade
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Olive tapenade contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (16 g) provides about 45 kcal.
Roughly 93% of its calories come from fat, with 6% from carbohydrates and 1% 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 41% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 19% of the Daily Value for iron and 18% 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 | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.9 g | 24% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 835 mg | 36% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 0.16 g | |
| Protein C | 0.73 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 14 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 6.1 mg | 41% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.3 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.002 mg | 0.2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.014 mg | 0.8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 60 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium C | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Potassium C | 17 mg | 0.4% |
| Zinc C | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% 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 1%
- Carbohydrates 6%
- Fat 93%
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
- Protein0.73 gbelow the median for olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 0.84 g)
- Fiber1.8 gabove the median for olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars0.16 gin the lowest quarter of olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 6.4 g)
- Fat30 gin the top quarter of olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat4.9 gin the top quarter of olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 0.061 g)
- Sodium835 mgbelow the median for olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 949 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.26 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 20.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.6 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 | 2.4 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 | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.78 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 20.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.33 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.087 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 168 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 408 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 3 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 62.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven-layer salad, lettuce salad made with a combination of onion, celery, green pepper, peas, mayonnaise, cheese, eggs, and/or bacon | 229 | 4.7 g | 5.8 g | 20.7 g |
| Broccoli salad with cauliflower, cheese, bacon bits, and dressing | 270 | 5.8 g | 10.4 g | 22.8 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from fast food, with cheese | 295 | 6 g | 24.5 g | 19.9 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from restaurant, with cheese | 295 | 6 g | 24.5 g | 19.9 g |
| Pea salad with cheese | 203 | 5 g | 9.8 g | 16 g |
| Olives, green | 145 | 1 g | 3.8 g | 15.3 g |
| Potato, home fries, from restaurant / fast food | 213 | 1.9 g | 17.9 g | 15.2 g |
| Vegetable tempura | 239 | 3.8 g | 20.4 g | 15.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in olive tapenade?
100 g of olive tapenade has 282 kcal. 1 tablespoon (16 g): about 45 kcal.
How much protein is in olive tapenade?
Olive tapenade contains 0.73 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.12 g in 1 tablespoon (16 g). About 1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other olives, pickles, pickled vegetables, that is below the median (median 0.84 g).
How many carbs are in olive tapenade?
Olive tapenade has 4.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 0.16 g of sugars.
How much fat is in olive tapenade?
Olive tapenade contains 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.9 g is saturated (24% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does olive tapenade contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (41% DV), iron (19% DV) and copper (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in olive tapenade?
100 g contains 835 mg of sodium, 36% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2710092. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
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