Comparison

Extra Virgin Olive Oil vs Olive Oil

Overall, Olive Oil has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 0.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientExtra Virgin Olive OilOlive Oil
Nutri-Score c b
NOVA group 2 2
Calories 800 kcal 120 kcal
Fat 93.3 g 14 g
Saturated fat 13.3 g 2 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Salt 0 g 0 g
Fiber 0 g 0 g
Protein 0 g 0 g
Additives00
AllergensNone listedNone listed

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Olive Oil has 85% fewer calories (120 kcal vs 800 kcal).
  • Olive Oil has 85% less fat (14 g vs 93.3 g).
  • Olive Oil has 85% less saturated fat (2 g vs 13.3 g).
  • Olive Oil has the better Nutri-Score.

Ingredients

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Olive Oil

Olive Oil (Refined Olive Oil, 15% Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

FAQ

Which is healthier: Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Olive Oil?

Overall, Olive Oil has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.

Which has fewer calories?

Olive Oil has fewer calories: 120 kcal versus 800 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Extra Virgin Olive Oil has less sugar: 0 g versus 0 g per 100 g.

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