Olive Oil, Nutrition Facts
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Olive oil is a popular cooking oil and a staple of the Mediterranean diet. Here are some nutrition facts about olive oil:
Calories: Olive oil is high in calories, with one tablespoon of olive oil containing around 120 calories.
Fat: Olive oil is a good source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are considered healthy fats that can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. One tablespoon of olive oil contains around 14 grams of fat.
Vitamins and Minerals: Olive oil is a good source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage, and vitamin K, which plays a role in blood clotting and bone health.
It’s important to note that while olive oil is considered a healthy oil, it should still be used in moderation as part of a balanced diet. One tablespoon of olive oil contains around 14 grams of fat, so it’s important to be mindful of portion sizes to avoid consuming too many calories. Additionally, it’s best to choose extra-virgin olive oil, which is made from pure, cold-pressed olives and has higher levels of beneficial antioxidants compared to other varieties of olive oil.
| Name | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 0 | g |
| Energy | 884 | kcal |
| Protein | 0 | g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 100 | g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 | g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 | g |
| Sugars, total including NLEA | 0 | g |
| Calcium, Ca | 1 | mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.56 | mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0 | mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 0 | mg |
| Potassium, K | 1 | mg |
| Sodium, Na | 2 | mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0 | mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0 | mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0 | µg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | mg |
| Thiamin | 0 | mg |
| Riboflavin | 0 | mg |
| Niacin | 0 | mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 | mg |
| Folate, total | 0 | µg |
| Folic acid | 0 | µg |
| Folate, food | 0 | µg |
| Folate, DFE | 0 | µg |
| Choline, total | 0.3 | mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | µg |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | µg |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 | µg |
| Retinol | 0 | µg |
| Carotene, beta | 0 | µg |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | µg |
| Lycopene | 0 | µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | µg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 14.4 | mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | µg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 60.2 | µg |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 13.8 | g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 16:0 | 11.3 | g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.95 | g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 73 | g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 1.26 | g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 71.3 | g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.311 | g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 10.5 | g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 9.76 | g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.761 | g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 | g |
| PUFA 2:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | g |
| Cholesterol | 0 | mg |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | g |
| Caffeine | 0 | mg |
| Theobromine | 0 | mg |
The nutrition facts are provided by the United States Department of Agriculture for Olive Oil (100 g). www.usda.gov
