- Oil is Well With Olive
Oil - Healthy Oils
High in
monounsaturated fats, olive oil
may assist in lowering total cholesterol,
high blood pressure and glucose
levels.
Different
Olive Oil Varieties
Extra
Virgin Olive Oil
- Superior oil from the first pressing
of the olives. Choose oil lowest
in acidity.
Olive
Oil
- A mix of blended oils spiked with
5% - 25% of virgin olive oil, yet
still high in monounsaturated fats.
Olive-Pomace
Oil
- After the olives have been pressed,
Olive-Pomace Oil is extracted from
the pomace through use of solvents.
Light
Versions of Olive Oil
- Light versions contain the same
amount of calories and fat as other
versions of olive oil; light simply
refers to the coloring of the oil,
as well as the 'light' taste.
| Nutrient |
Units |
1
Tablespoon |
|
Calories |
cal
|
119
|
|
Protein |
g
|
0.00
|
|
Total lipid (fat) |
g
|
13.50
|
|
Carbohydrate |
g
|
0.00
|
|
Fiber |
g
|
0.0
|
|
Sugars |
g
|
0.00
|
|
Calcium, |
mg
|
0
|
|
Iron |
mg
|
0.08
|
|
Magnesium, |
mg
|
0
|
|
Phosphorus |
mg
|
0
|
|
Potassium |
mg
|
0
|
|
Sodium |
mg
|
0
|
|
Zinc |
mg
|
0.00
|
|
Copper |
mg
|
0.000
|
|
Manganese |
mg
|
0.000
|
|
Selenium |
mcg
|
0.0
|
|
Vitamin E |
mg
|
1.94
|
|
Vitamin K |
mcg
|
8.1
|
|
Fatty acids, total saturated |
g
|
1.864
|
|
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated |
g
|
9.850
|
|
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated |
g
|
1.421
|
|
Cholesterol |
mg
|
0
|
|
Phytosterols |
mg
|
30
|
|