Date and Olive

Date

Olive

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Carbs

75.03 g

3.84 g

99+

Fiber

8.00 g

3.30 g

Sugar

63.35 g

0.54 g

99+

Protein

2.45 g

1.03 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.03

0.26

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg

20.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg

0.02 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg

0.24 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg

0.03 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg

99+

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg

3.81 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg

1.40 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg

510.00 mcg

Choline

6.30 mg

14.20 mg

Fat

0.39 g

15.32 g

Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg

42.00 mg

99+

Iron

1.02 mg

0.49 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

1,556.00 mg

Calcium

39.00 mg

52.00 mg

Magnesium

43.00 mg

11.00 mg

Zinc

0.29 mg

0.04 mg

Phosphorus

62.00 mg

4.00 mg

99+

Manganese

0.26 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Copper

0.21 mg

0.12 mg

Selenium

3.00 mcg

0.90 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg

92.00 mg

Omega 6s

16.00 mg

99+

1,215.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

20.53 g

99+

75.28 g

99+

Ash

1.60 g

4.53 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal

115.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal

467.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

119.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal

60.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal

200.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal

240.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Inside Color

Brown

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Bitter

Origin

Iraq

Eastern Mediterranean Region

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well-drained

Soil pH

8-10

7-8

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

Not Available

Yes

Beer

Not Available

Yes

Spirits

Not Available

Yes

Cocktails

Not Available

Yes

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

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

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

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Difference Between Date and Olive

We might think that Date and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Date and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Date and Olive is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Olive with peel is 282.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Date 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 Date and Olive is Arecales and Lamiales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.