Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Brown, Green
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweetish
Bitter
Origin
America, India
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
- 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.
Top Producer
Indonesia
Spain
Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Philippines
Italy
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Olea europaea
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Family
Arecaceae
Oleaceae
Species
C. nucifera
O. europaea
Generic Group
Arecaceae
Olive
Difference Between Coconut and Olive
We might think that Coconut and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Coconut and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Coconut and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Olive with peel is Not Available and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut and Olive 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 Coconut and Olive is Arecales and Lamiales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.