Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
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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Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
White, Yellow
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
South Pacific
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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 milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Top Producer
Spain
Jamaica
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Italy
Jamaica
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Olea europaea
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Species
O. europaea
A. altilis
Generic Group
Olive
Mulberry
Difference Between Olive and Breadfruit
We might think that Olive and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Breadfruit with peel is 115.00 kcal and 103.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 115.00 kcal and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit is Lamiales and Rosales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.