Olive and Gooseberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
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, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Gastric irritation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.84 g
99+
10.18 g
99+
Fiber
3.30 g
18
4.30 g
13
Sugar
0.54 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
1.03 g
24
0.88 g
31
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.26
3
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
20.00 mcg
20
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
37
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.24 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.02 mg
99+
0.29 mg
15
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.08 mg
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
27.70 mg
33
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
3.81 mg
1
0.37 mg
21
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.40 mcg
28
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
510.00 mcg
2
Not Available
Choline
14.20 mg
1
Not Available
Fat
15.32 g
2
0.58 g
15
Minerals
Potassium
42.00 mg
99+
198.00 mg
36
Iron
0.49 mg
25
0.31 mg
34
Sodium
1,556.00 mg
1
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
52.00 mg
5
25.00 mg
18
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
4.00 mg
99+
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.14 mg
23
Copper
0.12 mg
16
0.07 mg
32
Selenium
0.90 mcg
8
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
92.00 mg
8
46.00 mg
17
Omega 6s
1,215.00 mg
2
271.00 mg
6
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0.00 mg
16
Water Content
75.28 g
99+
87.87 g
22
Ash
4.53 g
2
0.49 g
27
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
115.00 kcal
5
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
467.00 kcal
4
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
119.00 kcal
4
73.00 kcal
14
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
240.00 kcal
38
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Yellowish Green
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Bitter
Astringent
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loamy, Well-drained
Soil pH
7-8
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Dry, 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.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Spain
Germany
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Italy
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Not Available
Ribes grossularia
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Lamiales
Saxifragales
Family
Oleaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Olea
Ribes
Species
O. europaea
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Olive
Saxifrage
Difference Between Olive and Gooseberry
We might think that Olive and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Gooseberry with peel is 115.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Olive and Gooseberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Olive and Gooseberry is Lamiales and Saxifragales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
