Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
  
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
  
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, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
  
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
  
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
NA
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
200.00 kcal
  
26
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
240.00 kcal
  
38
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
  
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
  
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
Brown
  
Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
  
Bitter
  
Origin
India
  
Eastern Mediterranean Region
  
Grows on
Bushes
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-7
  
7-8
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
  
Warm to hot climate
  
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
  
- 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
No
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
No
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Spain
  
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
  
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
China
  
Italy
  
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
  
Olea europaea
  
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Asteridae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Solanales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Oleaceae
  
Genus
Solanum
  
Olea
  
Species
S. melongena
  
O. europaea
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Olive
  
Difference Between Eggplant and Olive
We might think that Eggplant and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Olive with peel is 25.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Olive belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Eggplant and Olive is Solanales and Lamiales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.