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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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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
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Bitter
Origin
India
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
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.
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
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Olea europaea
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Olea europaea
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Oleaceae
Species
S. melongena
O. europaea
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 25.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal 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.