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Extra-virgin olive oil

A high-grade olive oil obtained by mechanical extraction and used for dressing, cooking, and finishing dishes.

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About Extra-virgin olive oil

Extra-virgin olive oil is olive oil obtained by mechanical or other physical means and meeting the requirements of the extra-virgin grade. It is used as a dressing, dipping oil, marinade ingredient, cooking oil, or finishing oil. Its character reflects the olives, harvest, and production choices behind the bottle.

The oil can smell and taste fruity, grassy, herbal, peppery, bitter, or mild. Its body is fluid and silky, coating salad leaves and other ingredients readily. Green-tasting oils may have a lively, peppery finish, while ripe-olive styles are often softer and more rounded. Heat changes both aroma and flavour expression.

It ranges in appearance from green to golden and may be clear or slightly cloudy depending on filtration and storage. Bottles can contain oil from one variety, several varieties, one region, or a blend. It remains liquid at room temperature, though cool storage can make it cloudy or partly solid until warmed.

Ingredient type
oil

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Extra-virgin olive oil nutrition & diet

Extra-virgin olive oil nutritional value

Reference: Oil, olive, Extra Virgin

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named reference form.

Calories
889kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
98.8g

Per 100 g edible portion. Source: Norwegian Food Composition Table, Norwegian Food Safety Authority, www.matvaretabellen.no; retrieved 20 September 2026. The reference preparation and fat level are part of the food definition. Values may differ by recipe, brand and preparation.

Portions & preparation

Reference the oil itself and distinguish it from an oil-based dressing, marinade, or blended product. The edible portion is the amount used, whether drizzled, sautéed, or retained in a cooked dish. Heat and storage affect culinary quality, while added ingredients change the preparation.

Compare the right form: Match certified extra-virgin olive oil as a standalone oil, identifying filtered or unfiltered form; flavored, blended, or dressing products need separate references.

Diet considerations

Extra-virgin olive oil is plant-derived and contains no inherent animal ingredient. Dietary compatibility changes when it is sold as a flavored blend, infused product, marinade, or dressing containing dairy, fish, eggs, or other additions. It contributes no cereal ingredient unless combined with a prepared sauce or coating.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    May be compatible
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    May be compatible
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Norwegian Food Composition Table — Oil, olive, Extra Virgin ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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