Green olives

GI 15 · LowGL 0.2 / piece7/10

Low GI

15 GI

GL 0.2 per piece (15 g) · GL 1 per 100 g

Logi score 7/10

Very low glycemic load
Extremely high sodium content

Green olives has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Olives (15). One piece (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.2.

Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169096 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error

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Portions

Portion	Grams	GL
1 tablespoon	15 g	0.2
1 large olive	15 g	0.2
1 cup	150 g	1.5

Nutrition Facts (per 100g)

145

Calories

3.8 g

Carbs

1 g

Protein

15.3 g

Fat

per 100g

Calories	145 kcal
Carbohydrates	3.8 g
Sugars (Total)	0 g
Natural	0 g
Added	0 g
Fiber	3.3 g
Soluble	0.9 g
Insoluble	2.4 g
Protein	1 g
Fat	15.3 g
Saturated	2 g
Unsaturated	12.7 g
Sodium	1550 mg

Processing Level

70%

Highly Processed

Why this score?

Very low glycemic load
Rich in healthy unsaturated fats
Extremely high sodium content
Low nutrient density

Allergens

No EU-14 allergen listed

Recipes with Green olives

Low-GI Caponata (Sicilian Sweet-and-Sour Aubergine) 40 min · 13 ingredients · advanced

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the glycemic index of Green olives?

Green olives has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (15 g) has a glycemic load of 0.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.

Is Green olives good for people with insulin resistance?

Green olives 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?

Green olives has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Olives in this database (1 per 100 g).

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