Olive and Banana
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.84 g
99+
22.80 g
11
Fiber
3.30 g
18
2.60 g
23
Sugar
0.54 g
99+
12.20 g
15
Protein
1.03 g
24
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.26
3
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
20.00 mcg
20
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
37
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.24 mg
99+
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.02 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
3.81 mg
1
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.40 mcg
28
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
510.00 mcg
2
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
14.20 mg
1
9.80 mg
7
Fat
15.32 g
2
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
42.00 mg
99+
358.00 mg
11
Iron
0.49 mg
25
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
1,556.00 mg
1
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
52.00 mg
5
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
4.00 mg
99+
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.12 mg
16
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.90 mcg
8
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
92.00 mg
8
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
1,215.00 mg
2
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
75.28 g
99+
74.90 g
99+
Ash
4.53 g
2
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
115.00 kcal
5
95.29 kcal
6
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
89.00 kcal
7
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
85.71 kcal
7
Calories in Dried Form
467.00 kcal
4
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
119.00 kcal
4
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
269.00 kcal
30
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
White
Shape
Oval
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Bitter
Sweet
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
7-8
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Spain
India
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Italy
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
Not Available
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Oleaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Olea
Musa
Species
O. europaea
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Olive
Banana
Difference Between Olive and Banana
We might think that Olive and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Banana with peel is 115.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and Banana belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Olive and Banana is Lamiales and Zingiberales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
