Olive and Kumquat
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.84 g
99+
15.90 g
21
Fiber
3.30 g
18
6.50 g
6
Sugar
0.54 g
99+
9.36 g
25
Protein
1.03 g
24
1.88 g
11
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.26
3
0.12
14
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
20.00 mcg
20
15.00 mcg
24
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
37
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.09 mg
11
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.24 mg
99+
0.43 mg
33
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.02 mg
99+
0.21 mg
30
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
17.00 mcg
18
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
43.90 mg
19
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
3.81 mg
1
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.40 mcg
28
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
510.00 mcg
2
129.00 mcg
9
Choline
14.20 mg
1
8.40 mg
10
Fat
15.32 g
2
0.86 g
8
Minerals
Potassium
42.00 mg
99+
486.00 mg
6
Iron
0.49 mg
25
0.86 mg
14
Sodium
1,556.00 mg
1
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
52.00 mg
5
62.00 mg
3
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
20.00 mg
14
Zinc
0.04 mg
29
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
4.00 mg
99+
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.14 mg
24
Copper
0.12 mg
16
0.10 mg
23
Selenium
0.90 mcg
8
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
92.00 mg
8
47.00 mg
16
Omega 6s
1,215.00 mg
2
124.00 mg
15
Sterol
Water Content
75.28 g
99+
80.80 g
99+
Ash
4.53 g
2
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
115.00 kcal
5
71.00 kcal
12
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
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal
22
130.00 kcal
7
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
245.00 kcal
20
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
392.00 kcal
4
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Winter
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Bitter
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
7-8
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, 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.
- The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
- The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
- There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Spain
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United Kingdom
Top Exporter
Italy
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Citrus japonica
Synonym
Not Available
Fortunella margarita
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Olea
Citrus
Species
O. europaea
C. japonica
Generic Group
Olive
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Olive and Kumquat
We might think that Olive and Kumquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Kumquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Kumquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Kumquat with peel is 115.00 kcal and 71.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Olive and Kumquat belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Olive and Kumquat is Lamiales and Sapindales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Kumquat belongs to Rutaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Kumquat belongs to Citrus genus of C. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
