Oil, olive

Olive oil is a fat extracted from olives. The data here cover olive oil, including virgin and extra virgin forms. It mainly provides fat and energy, with vitamin E and vitamin K also present. Per 100g, it contains 3696 kJ of energy, 100g of fat, 14g of saturated fat and 5.1mg of vitamin E.

Most of the fat in olive oil is unsaturated. Fat helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, while vitamin E helps protect cells from damage. Olive oil is a concentrated source of energy, so the amount used is relevant when monitoring energy or saturated fat intake. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.