Yogurt vs. Olives
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Olives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
olives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and olives:
- Both olives and yogurt are high in calcium.
- Olive has signficantly more dietary fiber than yogurt.
- Olive is an excellent source of iron.
- Yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Yogurt has signficantly more potassium than olive.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Olive is high in calories and yogurt has 47% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to olives per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 22:30:48 and for olives, 3:19:78 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 19% |
| Fat | 48% | 78% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Olives and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - olive has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Olive has signficantly more dietary fiber than yogurt - olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Olive has less sugar than yogurt - yogurt has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Yogurt has 313% more protein than olive - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Olives and yogurt contain similar amounts of saturated fat - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Olive has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Olives and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Olives and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and olives contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Olive has 26 times more Vitamin E than yogurt - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olives and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both yogurt and olives contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Yogurt | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.009 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both olives and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 38% more calcium than olive - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Olive is an excellent source of iron and it has 124 times more iron than yogurt - olive has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Yogurt has signficantly more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, olive has more linoleic acid than yogurt per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.629 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.684 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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FAQ
Does olives or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Olive is high in calories and yogurt has 50% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does olives or yogurt contain more calcium?
Both olives and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 40% more calcium than olive - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
Does olives or yogurt contain more iron?
Olive is an abundant source of iron and it has 124 times more iron than yogurt - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.