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COlives (Kalamata)
Cured in brine · Whole-Food Fats
Graded C — 53 out of 100, #11 of 15 fats & oils. Low saturated fat carries the score (86/100); omega-3 drags it down (2/100).
The short version: Olive oil's whole-food form — same MUFAs, plus the salt of the brine.
The catch: The brine is the tax — sodium is the whole story here.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 53
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#11 of 15 in Fats & Oils. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Olives (Kalamata) healthy?
It grades C — 53 out of 100, #11 of 15 fats & oils in our system. Olive oil's whole-food form — same MUFAs, plus the salt of the brine.
How many calories are in Olives (Kalamata)?
145 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Olives (Kalamata) calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.