Olives

Olives

Native to the Mediterranean area, the olive is grown both for its fruit as well as its oil.

Dozens of olive varieties exist and they vary in size and flavor. The flavor of each olive variety depends on its ripeness, the location where it is grown, and the type of processing it undergoes (oil cured, brine cured or water-cured).

Although olives are relatively low in calories, and high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, they can be quite high in sodium.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Olives in a can or jar can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 years. Once opened, keep olives refrigerated in their own liquid in a nonmetal container for several weeks.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-large OLIVES,RIPE,CND (SMALL-EXTRA LRG)

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 12.33

Calories: 5

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.43 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.32 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.04 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	3 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.25 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0.13 g	*
Protein	0.03 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	16.1 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.04mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.07 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.06 mg	0%
Folate	0 mcg	0%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	3.5 mg	0%
Copper	0.01 mg	0%
Iron	0.13 mg	1%
Magnesium	0.16 mg	0%
Manganese	0 mg	0%
Phosphorous	0.12 mg	0%
Potassium	0.32 mg	0%
Selenium	0.04 mcg	0%
Sodium	34.9 mg	1%
Zinc	0.01 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	9.5 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0.36 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	20.4 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).