Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Summer, Winter
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Western Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Dry, 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.
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
Top Producer
Spain
Turkey
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Italy
Turkey
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Ficus carica
Synonym
Olea europaea
Ficus Carica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Species
O. europaea
Ficus carica
Generic Group
Olive
Mulberry
Difference Between Olive and Fig
We might think that Olive and Fig are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Fig Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Fig is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Fig with peel is 115.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 115.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and Fig 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 Fig is Lamiales and Rosales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.