Olive

Blackcurrant

Olive and Blackcurrant

Olive

Blackcurrant

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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

Carbs

3.84 g15.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.30 g3.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.54 g7.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.03 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.260.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

20.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.24 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.02 mg0.40 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.00 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

3.81 mg1.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.40 mcg14.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

510.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

14.20 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

15.32 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

42.00 mg322.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.49 mg1.54 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1,556.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

52.00 mg55.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

11.00 mg24.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.04 mg0.27 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

4.00 mg59.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.00 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.12 mg0.09 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.90 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

92.00 mg72.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

1,215.00 mg107.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg12.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

75.28 g81.96 g

0 95.23

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Ash

4.53 g0.86 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

115.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

115.00 kcal63.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-63.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

467.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

119.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal108.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal183.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

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

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Black

Inside Color

Brown

Grey

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Bitter

Tart

Origin

Eastern Mediterranean Region

Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

7-86-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Cold, Moist

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.

The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Spain

Russia

Other Countries

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

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Italy

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Olea europaea

Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Olea europaea

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Lamiales

Saxifragales

Family

Oleaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Olea

Ribes

Species

O. europaea

R. nigrum

Generic Group

Olive

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Olive and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Blackcurrant with peel is 115.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 115.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Lamiales and Saxifragales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.