Kalamata olives
Low GI
GL 0.2 per piece (15 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Excellent source of healthy monounsaturated fats
- Extremely high sodium content
Kalamata olives has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.2.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Kalamata olives
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 olive | 15 g | 0.2 |
| 1 tablespoon | 30 g | 0.3 |
| 1 cup | 150 g | 1.5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 2.6 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated | 2.7 g |
| Unsaturated | 18 g |
| Sodium | 2400 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Excellent source of healthy monounsaturated fats
- Negligible glycemic impact
- Extremely high sodium content
- Low protein density
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Kalamata olives
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Kalamata olives?
Kalamata 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 Kalamata olives good for people with insulin resistance?
Kalamata 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 Kalamata olives has the lowest glycemic load?
Kalamata olives has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Kalamata olives in this database (1 per 100 g).
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