Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
North America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Top Producer
Spain
United States of America
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Oleaceae
Ericaceae
Species
O. europaea
V. myrtillus
Generic Group
Olive
Heath
Difference Between Olive and Blueberry
We might think that Olive and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Blueberry with peel is 115.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Olive and Blueberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Olive and Blueberry is Lamiales and Ericales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.