Olives
Low GI
GL 0 per piece (3 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Healthy monounsaturated fats
- High sodium content
Olives has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (3 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169094 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Olives
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g almond stuffed
Almond stuffed olives - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g black
Black olive - 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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Olives is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
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 | 2.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 7.9 g |
| Sodium | 735 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Healthy monounsaturated fats
- Very low glycemic impact
- Minimal processing
- High sodium content
- Low protein content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Olives
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Mediterranean Kale Power Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing 15 min · 11 ingredients · easy -
Low-Glycemic Mediterranean Fish en Papillote with Tomatoes and Olives 20 min · 8 ingredients · medium -
Herb-Crusted Grilled Salmon with Mediterranean Flavors 18 min · 9 ingredients · easy -
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with Creamy Sweet Potato Mash 35 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Olives with Cheese Cubes 2 min · 2 ingredients · easy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Olives?
Olives 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 Olives good for people with insulin resistance?
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?
Olives has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Olives in this database (1 per 100 g).
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