Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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.
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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Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Brown, Green
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Taste
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Bitter
Origin
China
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Sunny
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- The name Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
- 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
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Italy
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Olea europaea
Synonym
Actinidia deliciosa
Olea europaea
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Actinidiaceae
Oleaceae
Species
A. deliciosa
O. europaea
Difference Between Green Kiwi and Olive
We might think that Green Kiwi and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Kiwi and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Kiwi and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Kiwi and Olive with peel is 61.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 61.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Green Kiwi 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 Green Kiwi and Olive is Ericales and Lamiales respectively. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.