Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Eastern United States
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny
Facts about
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
- It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
- There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
- The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Italy
United States of America
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Diospyros virginiana
Synonym
Olea europaea
Diospyros virginiana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Oleaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
O. europaea
D. virginiana
Difference Between Olive and American Persimmon
We might think that Olive and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and American Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and American Persimmon with peel is 115.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 115.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and American Persimmon belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Olive and American Persimmon is Lamiales and Ericales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.