Other plant compounds
Olives are rich in many plant compounds, particularly antioxidants, including:

Oleuropein. This is the most abundant antioxidant in fresh, unripe olives. It is linked to many health benefits.

Hydroxytyrosol. During olive ripening, oleuropein is broken down into hydroxytyrosol. It is also a powerful antioxidant.

Tyrosol. Most prevalent in olive oil, this antioxidant may have anti-cancer effects.

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Other plant compounds
Olives are rich in many plant compounds, particularly antioxidants, including:

Oleuropein. This is the most abundant antioxidant in fresh, unripe olives. It is linked to many health benefits.

Hydroxytyrosol. During olive ripening, oleuropein is broken down into hydroxytyrosol. It is also a powerful antioxidant.

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Copper. This essential mineral is often lacking in the typical Western diet. Copper deficiency may increase your risk of heart disease.

Calcium. The most abundant mineral in your body, calcium is essential for bone, muscle, and nerve function. Some methods of olive processing add calcium to the fruit.

Sodium. Most olives contain high amounts of sodium since they’re packaged in brine or saltwater.

Vitamins and minerals
Olives are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, some of which are added during processing. This fruit beneficial compounds include:

Vitamin E. High-fat plant foods usually contain high amounts of this powerful antioxidant.

Iron. Black olives are a good source of iron, which is important for your red blood cells to transport oxygen.

Carbs and fiber
Carbs comprise 4–6% of olives, making them a low-carb fruit.
Most of these carbs are fiber. In fact, fiber makes up 52–86% of the total carb content.

The net digestible carb content is therefore very low. However, olives are still a relatively poor source of fiber, since 10 olives only provide about 1.5 grams.

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Fat
Olives contain 11–15% fat, 74% percent of which is oleic acid, a type of monounsaturated fatty acid. It is the main component of olive oil.

Oleic acid is linked to several health benefits, including decreased inflammation and a reduced risk of heart disease. It may even help fight cancer.

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