April 29, 2025
There’s no denying what we love most about Golden Olive Oil’s extra virgin olive oil—excellent taste! Who doesn’t love amazing flavor? Taste definitely tops the long list of accolades attached to extra virgin olive oil, and it just so happens EVOO is as nutritious as it is delicious—a win-win for sure! With all the attention given to the Mediterranean diet, one can hardly turn a deaf ear to the decades of research generated by EVOO, its star player. Long associated with a healthy heart, emerging research continues to produce more good attributes, giving us more reason than ever to partake in our favorite oil.
What are the nutrition facts of extra virgin olive oil?
Extra virgin olive oil is made up of a unique set of phytonutrients, which are organic, natural plant compounds that protect the olives as they grow from pests and predators. That same protection transfers to human health, supporting it and protecting against chronic disease. Most notable is the array of powerful polyphenols, which act as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients in the body. At least nine different categories of polyphenols and more than 24 anti-inflammatory nutrients team up to give extra virgin olive oil unrivaled health benefits. Even better, it doesn’t require considerable doses to reap these benefits. It is so nutrient-dense that less than one tablespoon a day can have significant anti-inflammatory health effects.
Extra virgin olive oil is rich in heart-healthy fats, vitamins E, and K. One tablespoon (about 14 grams) of extra virgin olive oil contains these nutrients:
- Calories: 119
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA): 9.8 grams (primarily oleic acid)
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA): 1.4 grams
- Saturated fat: 1.9 grams
- Vitamin E: 10% DV (DV=Daily Value, based on 2,000 calories/day)
- Vitamin K: 10% DV
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