South Beach Diet - olives

I understand we can have 15 olives. Does this include black olives too? Thank-you.

From the FAQ Phase 1 New Food list Sticky:
Olives (Green or Ripe) 15 = 1/2 TBS (fat)
Black = "ripe"

I tried to post a link, but I'm not allowed yet.

Enjoy!
:)
-Jasmine