Olive and Date

Olive

Date

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

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

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

3.84 g

99+

75.03 g

Fiber

3.30 g

8.00 g

Sugar

0.54 g

99+

63.35 g

Protein

1.03 g

2.45 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.26

0.03

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

20.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.07 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.24 mg

99+

1.27 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.02 mg

99+

0.59 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg

99+

0.17 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg

19.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.00 mg

99+

0.40 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

3.81 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.40 mcg

2.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

510.00 mcg

75.00 mcg

Choline

14.20 mg

6.30 mg

Fat

15.32 g

0.39 g

Minerals

Potassium

42.00 mg

99+

656.00 mg

Iron

0.49 mg

1.02 mg

Sodium

1,556.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

52.00 mg

39.00 mg

Magnesium

11.00 mg

43.00 mg

Zinc

0.04 mg

0.29 mg

Phosphorus

4.00 mg

99+

62.00 mg

Manganese

0.00 mg

99+

0.26 mg

Copper

0.12 mg

0.21 mg

Selenium

0.90 mcg

3.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

92.00 mg

3.00 mg

Omega 6s

1,215.00 mg

16.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Water Content

75.28 g

99+

20.53 g

99+

Ash

4.53 g

1.60 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

115.00 kcal

282.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

467.00 kcal

290.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

119.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal

461.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal

384.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal

321.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Brown

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Bitter

Sweet

Origin

Eastern Mediterranean Region

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

7-8

8-10

Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Hot, 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.

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Not Available

Beer

Yes

Not Available

Spirits

Yes

Not Available

Cocktails

Yes

Not Available

Production

Top Producer

Spain

Egypt

Other Countries

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

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

United States of America

India

Top Exporter

Italy

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Olea europaea

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

Order

Lamiales

Arecales

Family

Oleaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Olea

Phoenix

Species

O. europaea

P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Olive

Palm

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Difference Between Olive and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Date with peel is 115.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Olive and Date 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 Date is Lamiales and Arecales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.