Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
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Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
3.84 g12.14 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
3.30 g1.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.54 g12.10 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.03 g0.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.260.03
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
20.00 mcg76.00 mcg
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.24 mg0.18 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.02 mg-
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg1.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
3.81 mg0.40 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
1.40 mcg0.20 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
510.00 mcg-
0
834
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Choline
14.20 mg2.30 mg
0
19.2
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Fat
15.32 g0.20 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
42.00 mg266.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.49 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1,556.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
52.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
11.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.04 mg0.05 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
4.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.00 mg0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.12 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.90 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
92.00 mg13.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
1,215.00 mg77.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
22.00 mg2.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
75.28 g86.73 g
0
95.23
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Ash
4.53 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
115.00 kcal47.00 kcal
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
115.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
-47.00 kcal
0
354
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Calories in Dried Form
467.00 kcal266.00 kcal
16
747
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Calories in Canned Form
119.00 kcal67.00 kcal
15
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
60.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal250.00 kcal
80
450
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Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Orange
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Bitter
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Soil pH
7-85.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Spain
Japan
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Italy
Spain
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
Olea europaea
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Lamiales
Rosales
Family
Oleaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Olea
Eriobotrya
Species
O. europaea
E. japonica
Generic Group
Olive
Rose