Olive and Eggplant

Olive

Eggplant

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

General Benefits

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

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

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

Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

3.84 g

99+

5.88 g

99+

Fiber

3.30 g

3.00 g

Sugar

0.54 g

99+

3.53 g

99+

Protein

1.03 g

0.98 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.26

0.17

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

20.00 mcg

Not Available

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.04 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.24 mg

99+

0.65 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.02 mg

99+

0.28 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg

99+

0.08 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg

22.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.00 mg

99+

2.20 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

3.81 mg

0.30 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.40 mcg

3.50 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

510.00 mcg

36.00 mcg

Choline

14.20 mg

6.90 mg

Fat

15.32 g

0.18 g

Minerals

Potassium

42.00 mg

99+

229.00 mg

Iron

0.49 mg

0.23 mg

99+

Sodium

1,556.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

52.00 mg

9.00 mg

Magnesium

11.00 mg

14.00 mg

Zinc

0.04 mg

0.16 mg

Phosphorus

4.00 mg

99+

24.00 mg

Manganese

0.00 mg

99+

0.23 mg

Copper

0.12 mg

0.08 mg

Selenium

0.90 mcg

0.30 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

92.00 mg

13.00 mg

Omega 6s

1,215.00 mg

63.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

Not Available

7.00 mg

Water Content

75.28 g

99+

92.30 g

Ash

4.53 g

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

115.00 kcal

25.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

467.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Canned Form

119.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal

30.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Season

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Brown

White

Shape

Oval

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Bitter

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Origin

Eastern Mediterranean Region

India

Grows on

Trees

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Sandy loam

Soil pH

7-8

6-7

Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

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.

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Spain

China

Other Countries

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

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Italy

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Olea europaea

Solanum melongena

Synonym

Not Available

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Lamiales

Solanales

Family

Oleaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Olea

Solanum

Species

O. europaea

S. melongena

Generic Group

Olive

Not Available

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Difference Between Olive and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Eggplant with peel is 115.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Olive and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Lamiales and Solanales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.