Calories in olives (canned)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of olives (canned) contains 116 kcal, with 0.8 g of protein, 6 g of carbohydrate and 10.9 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 large, about 4 g — is roughly 5 kcal.
That is a moderate calorie density, in the same range as cooked grains and lean meat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 large (4 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 10.9 g | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 735 mg | 32 mg |
| Potassium | 8 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 4 mg |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 80 g | 4 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 large | 4 g | 5 | 0 g | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 small | 3 g | 4 | 0 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 8 g | 10 | 0.1 g | 0.5 g | 0.9 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 29 | 0.2 g | 1.5 g | 2.7 g |
| 50 g | 58 | 0.4 g | 3 g | 5.5 g |
| 100 g | 116 | 0.8 g | 6 g | 10.9 g |
| 150 g | 174 | 1.3 g | 9.1 g | 16.4 g |
| 200 g | 232 | 1.7 g | 12.1 g | 21.8 g |
| 250 g | 290 | 2.1 g | 15.1 g | 27.3 g |
| 300 g | 348 | 2.5 g | 18.1 g | 32.7 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For olives (canned) the split is:
- Protein: 0.8 g × 4 = 3 kcal — 3% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 6 g × 4 = 24 kcal — 19% of calories
- Fat: 10.9 g × 9 = 98 kcal — 78% of calories
- Most of the energy in olives (canned) comes from fat (78% of calories).
- It is high in sodium: 735 mg per 100 g.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 170 g.
What actually changes the number
Olives are about 115 kcal per 100 g, mostly fat, and a serving of ten is around 40 kcal. The salt matters more than the calories — ten olives carry roughly a quarter of a day's sodium.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of olives as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of olives?
100 g of olives (canned) contains 116 kcal (0.8 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, 10.9 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of olives?
A typical serving of olives — 1 large, about 4 g — has roughly 5 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in olives?
Olives (canned): 0.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is low. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of olives equals 200 kcal?
At 116 kcal per 100 g, about 170 g of olives equals 200 kcal.
Can I track olives by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies olives on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 169094: "Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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