Black olive
Low GI
GL 0 per piece (3 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- High sodium content
Black olive has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Olives (15). One piece (3 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169094 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Olives
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
Olives - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g almond stuffed
Almond stuffed olives - Canned olivesGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g canned
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g green
Green olives - Halkidiki olivesGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g halkidiki
- Pickled olivesGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g pickled
- Whole olivesGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g low sodium
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 small | 3 g | 0 |
| 1 large | 4 g | 0 |
| 1 tablespoon | 8 g | 0.1 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 115 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6.3 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 2.2 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 10.7 g |
| Saturated | 1.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 9.3 g |
| Sodium | 735 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Contains healthy monounsaturated fats
- High sodium content
- Low protein density
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Black olive
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Black olive?
Black olive has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (3 g) has a glycemic load of 0; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Black olive good for people with insulin resistance?
Black olive has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Olives has the lowest glycemic load?
Black olive has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Olives in this database (1 per 100 g).
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