The cornerstone fat of the Mediterranean diet. In the landmark PREDIMED trial, a diet anchored by extra virgin olive oil cut major cardiovascular events by roughly 30%.
Meat & Poultry
Chicken Breast
165 kcal31 g protein
FOOD PROFILE
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
884kcalCalories
0gProtein
0gCarbs
100gFat
0gFiber
What the research says
Mediterranean Diet for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease (PREDIMED)
A Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil or nuts reduced major cardiovascular events by about 30% versus a low-fat control diet.
Read the study →Mediterranean Diet and Age-Related Cognitive Decline (PREDIMED-Navarra)
Older adults randomized to a Mediterranean diet with olive oil or nuts showed improved cognitive function versus controls after four years.
Read the study →
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g, edible portion · values per 100 g
Calories
884
| Total Fat | 100 g |
|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 1 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
Vitamin E, vitamin K, oleocanthal polyphenols
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approx.)