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Nutritional Profile of Olive Oil (Salad Or Cooking)
We got 28 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Olive Oil (Salad Or Cooking).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks very high (Top 25) for seven nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- beta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Behenic Acid (22:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fats and Oils) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for nine nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Betaine (Amino Acids)
- Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)
- beta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Olive Oil (Salad Or Cooking)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Let's first take a look at a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Lipid (fat) profile of Olive Oil (Salad Or Cooking)
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Figure 1. Lipid (fat) profile of Olive Oil (Salad Or Cooking)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Olive Oil (Salad Or Cooking)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Olive Oil (Salad Or Cooking)
In food category: Fats and Oils
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 73 g | 20.7 g | 5 | 5 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 10.5 g | 3 g | 114 | 231 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 13.8 g | 3.9 g | 93 | 209 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 100 g | 28.3 g | 1 | 1 |
| Saturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 414 mg | 117.4 mg | 10 | 20 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 129 mg | 36.6 mg | 34 | 86 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 35 | 301 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 11.3 g | 3.2 g | 49 | 77 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 2 g | 552.8 mg | 124 | 464 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) | 125 mg | 35.4 mg | 2 | 65 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 71.3 g | 20.2 g | 6 | 6 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 1.3 g | 357.2 mg | 21 | 108 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 311 mg | 88.2 mg | 34 | 196 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 9.8 g | 2.8 g | 100 | 220 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 761 mg | 215.7 mg | 87 | 283 |
| Amino Acids (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Betaine | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 2 | 326 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 14.4 mg | 4.1 mg | 37 | 86 |
| beta-Tocopherol | 110 µg | 31.2 µg | 19 | 73 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 830 µg | 235.3 µg | 28 | 357 |
| Phylloquinone | 60.2 µg | 17.1 µg | 20 | 411 |
| Minerals (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 25 | 565 |
| Iron, Fe | 560 µg | 158.8 µg | 3 | 869 |
| Potassium, K | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 36 | 902 |
| Sodium, Na | 2 mg | 567 µg | 57 | 1157 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 300 µg | 85 µg | 28 | 1153 |
| Phytosterols | 221 mg | 62.7 mg | 11 | 16 |
| Other (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 884 kcal | 250.6 kcal | 6 | 9 |
| KJ (Energy) | 3,700 kj | 1,048.9 kj | 3 | 5 |
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Pompeian USDA Organic Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil, First Cold Pressed, Full-Bodied Flavor, Perfect for Salad Dressings & Marinades, 48 FL. OZ.
Key Features Include
- Organic Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Expertly crafted by The Olive Oil People, this USDA Certified Organic extra virgin olive oil is made from first cold pressed olives, grown and nurtured by our family of farmers.
- Full-bodied, Robust Taste: Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oils are ideal for any meal that starts with a sauté and ends with a drizzle.
- 100% Farmer Crafted: Quality from The Olive Oil People since 1906.
- Imported, First Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Certified for Authenticity by the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA).
- Committed To Quality: Pompeian Organic Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil is USDA Certified Organic, Naturally Gluten Free and Non-Allergenic, Kosher, and Non-GMO Verified by the Non-GMO Project.
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Common Serving Sizes Of Olive Oil (Salad Or Cooking)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tsp | 4.5 g | 0.2 oz |
| Tablespoon | 13.5 g | 0.5 oz |
| Cup | 216.0 g | 7.6 oz |
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| Corn, Peanut, & Olive Oil | No of Nutrients |
| 19 | |
| Olive Oil | No of Nutrients |
| 19 | |
(Extra Light) | 48 |
(Extra Virgin) | 26 |
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