Eggplant and Olive

Eggplant

Olive

Benefits

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

5.88 g

99+

3.84 g

99+

Fiber

3.00 g

3.30 g

Sugar

3.53 g

99+

0.54 g

99+

Protein

0.98 g

1.03 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.17

0.26

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Not Available

20.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.02 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg

0.24 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg

0.03 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

22.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.20 mg

99+

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg

3.81 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg

1.40 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

36.00 mcg

510.00 mcg

Choline

6.90 mg

14.20 mg

Fat

0.18 g

15.32 g

Minerals

Potassium

229.00 mg

42.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.23 mg

99+

0.49 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

1,556.00 mg

Calcium

9.00 mg

52.00 mg

Magnesium

14.00 mg

11.00 mg

Zinc

0.16 mg

0.04 mg

Phosphorus

24.00 mg

4.00 mg

99+

Manganese

0.23 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Copper

0.08 mg

0.12 mg

Selenium

0.30 mcg

0.90 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

13.00 mg

92.00 mg

Omega 6s

63.00 mg

1,215.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

92.30 g

75.28 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

4.53 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

25.00 kcal

115.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

467.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

119.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal

60.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

200.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

240.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

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

Color

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Inside Color

White

Brown

Shape

Oval

Texture

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

Facts

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

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

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

Top Exporter

China

Italy

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum melongena

Olea europaea

Synonym

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Lamiales

Family

Solanaceae

Oleaceae

Genus

Solanum

Olea

Species

S. melongena

O. europaea

Generic Group

Not Available

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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 Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits 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.