Butter, Unsalted vs. Olives
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Olives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
olives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and olives:
- Both olives and butter, unsalted are high in calories.
- Butter, unsalted has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, olive contains more Vitamin B6.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Olive has signficantly more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted.
- Olive is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both olives and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 518% more calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to olives per calorie. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for olives, 4:19:77 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 19% |
| Fat | 100% | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Olives and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of carbs - olive has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Olive has signficantly more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butter, unsalted and olives contain similar amounts of sugar - butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Olives and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of protein - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and olive has 95% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and olive has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Olive has more Vitamin C than butter, unsalted - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 39 times more Vitamin A than olive - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Olives and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olives and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Butter, unsalted has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, olive contains more Vitamin B6.
| Butter, Unsalted | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.009 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Olive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 267% more calcium than butter, unsalted - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Olive is an excellent source of iron and it has 313 times more iron than butter, unsalted - olive has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Olives and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of potassium - olive has 8mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both butter, unsalted and olives contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Butter, Unsalted | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 198 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 510 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more linoleic acid than olive per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | 0.055 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 0.629 G |
| Total | 1.968 G | 0.684 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) .
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FAQ
Does olives or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both olives and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 520% more calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does olives or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Olive is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than butter, unsalted - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
Does olives or butter, unsalted contain more iron?
Olive is an abundant source of iron and it has 313 times more iron than butter, unsalted - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.