An olive green in color has not yet matured and is still an immature fruit.
Several varieties of olives are grown, some harvested while still young and immature and others left to ripen on the trees. Black olive is the ripe version of olive.
A fresh green olive is picked before it begins to change color from green to yellowish-green or just before it becomes red-ripe. Large Sevillano, French Picholine and Barouni are olive varieties which are harvested in their green color stage.
The flesh of fresh green olives has a grassy and bitter taste (because of presence of compound oleuropein).
A fresh green olive has an elongated shape and is nearly round. A seed or kernel about 2 centimeters long lies in the center. Depending on the species, they can measure from 2 to 4 centimeters in length.
Scientific name of Green Olives
Olea Europaea
Other names of Green Olives
- Aceituna
- Oliva
- Azeitona
Calories by source in Green Olives
- Calories by carbohydrate in Green Olives = 10%
- Calories by fat in Green Olives = 87%
- Calories by protein in Green Olives = 3%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Green Olives
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Green Olives = 9%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Green Olives = 14%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Green Olives = 77%
Nutrition facts of Green Olives
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 145 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 15.32 | GRAM | 20% |
| Protein | 1.03 | GRAM | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.84 | GRAM | 1% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Green Olives, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Green Olives, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Availability of Green olives
Generally available in mid or late fall season.
Complete nutrition facts of Green Olives
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