Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Burma, China, India, Japan
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates
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.
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Diospyros kaki
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Oleaceae
Ebenaceae
Species
O. europaea
D. kaki
Generic Group
Olive
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Difference Between Olive and Japanese Persimmon
We might think that Olive and Japanese Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Japanese Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Japanese Persimmon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 115.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Olive and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Lamiales and Ericales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.