Nutrition
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3,701 kJ (885 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fat | 100 g |
| - saturated | 14 g |
| - monounsaturated | 73 g |
| - polyunsaturated | 11 g |
| - omega‑3 fat | <1.5 g |
| - omega‑6 fat | 3.5–21 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Vitamin E | 14 mg (93%) |
| Vitamin K | 62 μg (59%) |
| 100 g olive oil is 109 ml Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. |
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As they are the least processed forms of olive oil, extra virgin or virgin olive oil have more monounsaturated fatty acids than other olive oil. These types also contain more polyphenols, which may have benefits for the heart.
1tbsp of olive oil (13.5g) contains the following nutritional information according to the USDA:
- Calories : 119
- Fat: 13.50
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fibers: 0
- Protein: 0
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