Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Brown
Light Green
Taste
Bitter
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
India
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
- Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
- Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
- Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Italy
Mexico
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Not Available
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Species
O. europaea
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Olive
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Olive and Lime
We might think that Olive and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Lime with peel is 115.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and Lime 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 Lime is Lamiales and Sapindales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.