Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
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.
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)
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
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, 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.
- Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
- Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
- All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).
Top Producer
Spain
New Zealand
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Italy
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Acca sellowiana
Synonym
Olea europaea
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
O. europaea
A. sellowiana
Generic Group
Olive
Myrtle
Difference Between Olive and Feijoa
We might think that Olive and Feijoa are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Feijoa Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Feijoa is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Feijoa with peel is 115.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 115.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Lamiales and Myrtales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.