Olive and Bilberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Not Available
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.84 g
99+
11.50 g
99+
Fiber
3.30 g
18
2.80 g
22
Sugar
0.54 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Protein
1.03 g
24
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.26
3
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
20.00 mcg
20
1.08 mcg
35
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
37
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.24 mg
99+
0.58 mg
28
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.02 mg
99+
0.16 mg
38
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.06 mg
29
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
44.00 mg
18
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
3.81 mg
1
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.40 mcg
28
4.00 mcg
18
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
510.00 mcg
2
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
14.20 mg
1
0.00 mg
32
Fat
15.32 g
2
0.50 g
18
Minerals
Potassium
42.00 mg
99+
103.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.49 mg
25
0.80 mg
16
Sodium
1,556.00 mg
1
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
52.00 mg
5
15.00 mg
26
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
4.00 mg
99+
9.00 mg
39
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
3.30 mg
1
Copper
0.12 mg
16
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
0.90 mcg
8
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
92.00 mg
8
Not Available
Omega 6s
1,215.00 mg
2
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
75.28 g
99+
0.20 g
99+
Ash
4.53 g
2
87.10 g
1
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
115.00 kcal
5
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
467.00 kcal
4
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
119.00 kcal
4
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
75.00 kcal
14
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
164.00 kcal
32
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
293.00 kcal
21
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Brown
Light Green
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Bitter
Sweet
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated
Soil pH
7-8
4.5-5.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Spain
Japan
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Italy
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Lamiales
Ericales
Family
Oleaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Olea
Vaccinium
Species
O. europaea
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Olive
Heath
Difference Between Olive and Bilberry
We might think that Olive and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Bilberry with peel is 115.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Olive and Bilberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Olive and Bilberry is Lamiales and Ericales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
