Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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
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
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Brown
Greyish-white
Taste
Bitter
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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 seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Hong Kong
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Not Available
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
O. europaea
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Olive
Soapberry
Difference Between Olive and Lychee
We might think that Olive and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Lychee with peel is 115.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and Lychee 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 Lychee is Lamiales and Sapindales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.