Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
75.03 g3.84 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
8.00 g3.30 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
63.35 g0.54 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.45 g1.03 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.030.26
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg20.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg0.01 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.27 mg0.24 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.59 mg0.02 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.17 mg0.03 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
19.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.40 mg0.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg3.81 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.70 mcg1.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
75.00 mcg510.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
6.30 mg14.20 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.39 g15.32 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
656.00 mg42.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.02 mg0.49 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg1,556.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
39.00 mg52.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
43.00 mg11.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.29 mg0.04 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
62.00 mg4.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.26 mg0.00 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.21 mg0.12 mg
0
2
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Selenium
3.00 mcg0.90 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg92.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
16.00 mg1,215.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
20.53 g75.28 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.60 g4.53 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
282.00 kcal115.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
290.00 kcal467.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA119.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
461.00 kcal60.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
384.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
321.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Bitter
Origin
Iraq
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-drained
Soil pH
8-107-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Warm
Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Egypt
Spain
Other Countries
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
India
United States of America
Top Exporter
United Arab Emirates
Italy
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Phoenix Dactylifera
Olea europaea
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Arecidae
Rosidae
Order
Arecales
Lamiales
Family
Arecaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Phoenix
Olea
Species
P. dactylifera
O. europaea
Generic Group
Palm
Olive