Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
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
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Light Green
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
France
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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.
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Italy
Not Available
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Oleaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
O. europaea
C. melo
Generic Group
Olive
Gourd
Difference Between Olive and Honeydew
We might think that Olive and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Honeydew with peel is 115.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Lamiales and Cucurbitales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.