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1. Olive Oil Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Olive Oil
4. Olive Oil Nutritional Value
5. Olive Oil Health Benefits
Olive Oil Facts
History and Origin
Types of Olive Oil
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Olive Oil Nutritional Value
Olive Oil ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 13.5 g – 1 Tablespoon
Oil, olive, salad or cooking
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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119
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5.9%
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Protein
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g
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0.00
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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13.50
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20.7%
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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0.00
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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0.0
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Total Sugars
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g
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0.00
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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0
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.08
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0.4%
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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0
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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0
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Potassium, K
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mg
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0
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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0
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.00
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.000
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.000
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Selenium, Se
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µg
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0.0
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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0.0
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.000
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.000
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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0.000
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Pantothenic acid (B-5)
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mg
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0.000
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.000
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Folate (B-9)
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µg
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0
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Vitamin (B-12)
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µg
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0.00
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Vitamin A, IU
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IU
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0
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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1.94
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6.4%
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Beta-Tocopherol
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mg
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0.01
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Gamma-Tocopherol
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mg
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0.11
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Delta-Tocopherol
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mg
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0.00
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Vitamin D
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IU
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0
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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µg
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8.1
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10.1%
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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1.864
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9.3%
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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9.850
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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1.421
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Cholesterol
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mg
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0
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Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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Olive Oil Nutritional Value
Olive Oil Health Benefits
Olive Oil
HEALTH
References
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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