Fig and Olive

Fig

Olive

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, 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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

19.20 g

3.84 g

99+

Fiber

2.90 g

3.30 g

Sugar

16.30 g

0.54 g

99+

Protein

0.80 g

1.03 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.04

0.26

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg

20.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg

0.02 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg

0.24 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg

0.03 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg

99+

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg

3.81 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg

1.40 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg

510.00 mcg

Choline

4.70 mg

14.20 mg

Fat

0.30 g

15.32 g

Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg

42.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.37 mg

0.49 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

1,556.00 mg

Calcium

35.00 mg

52.00 mg

Magnesium

17.00 mg

11.00 mg

Zinc

0.15 mg

0.04 mg

Phosphorus

14.00 mg

4.00 mg

99+

Manganese

0.13 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Copper

0.07 mg

0.12 mg

Selenium

0.20 mcg

0.90 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

92.00 mg

Omega 6s

144.00 mg

1,215.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

79.11 g

99+

75.28 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

4.53 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal

115.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal

467.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal

119.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal

60.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal

200.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal

240.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Season

Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

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

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Green, Purple, Red

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Inside Color

Pink

Brown

Shape

Conical

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Bitter

Origin

Western Asia

Eastern Mediterranean Region

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Well-drained

Soil pH

5-7

7-8

Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

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

Turkey

Spain

Other Countries

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

Top Importer

France

United States of America

Top Exporter

Turkey

Italy

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Olea europaea

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Lamiales

Family

Moraceae

Oleaceae

Genus

Ficus

Olea

Species

Ficus carica

O. europaea

Generic Group

Mulberry

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Difference Between Fig and Olive

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Olive with peel is 74.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig 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 Fig and Olive is Rosales and Lamiales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.