Olives vs. Worcestershire Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Olives and Worcestershire Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
olives
versus
worcestershire sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in olives and worcestershire sauce:
- Both olives and worcestershire sauce are high in calcium and iron.
- Olive has 68% less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce.
- Olive has signficantly more dietary fiber than worcestershire sauce.
- Worcestershire sauce has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, olive contains more Vitamin B6.
- Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) and Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Olive is high in calories and worcestershire sauce has 34% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, olives is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to worcestershire sauce per calorie. Olives has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for worcestershire sauce, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Olives | Worcestershire Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 100% |
| Fat | 77% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Olive has 68% less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - olive has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Olive has signficantly more dietary fiber than worcestershire sauce - olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Olive has less sugar than worcestershire sauce - worcestershire sauce has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Olive has more protein than worcestershire sauce - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Worcestershire sauce has less saturated fat than olive - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 13 times more Vitamin C than olive - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 13mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Olives and worcestershire sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Olive has 19 times more Vitamin E than worcestershire sauce - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olives and worcestershire sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Worcestershire sauce has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, olive contains more Vitamin B6.
| Olives | Worcestershire Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.037 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.015 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009 MG | ~ |
| Folate | ~ | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both olives and worcestershire sauce are high in calcium. Worcestershire sauce has 22% more calcium than olive - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Both olives and worcestershire sauce are high in iron. Olive has 18% more iron than worcestershire sauce - olive has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
potassium
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of potassium and it has 99 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg of potassium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg 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,
| Olives | Worcestershire Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 198 UG | 43 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 510 UG | 48 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
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: Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) and Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) .
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does olives or worcestershire sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Olive is high in calories and worcestershire sauce has 30% less calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
Does olives or worcestershire sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, olive has 70% fewer carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - olive has 6g of carbs for 100g and worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does olives or worcestershire sauce contain more calcium?
Both olives and worcestershire sauce are high in calcium. Worcestershire sauce has 20% more calcium than olive - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
Does olives or worcestershire sauce contain more iron?
Both olives and worcestershire sauce are high in iron. Olive has 20% more iron than worcestershire sauce - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
Does olives or worcestershire sauce contain more potassium?
Worcestershire sauce is a rich source of potassium and it has 99 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg of potassium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg of potassium.