Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
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, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Yellow
Inside Color
Brown
Yellow
Taste
Bitter
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Central America, South America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Sunny
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.
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
Top Producer
Spain
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Italy
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Olea europaea
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Family
Oleaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
O. europaea
A. comosus
Generic Group
Olive
Pineapple
Difference Between Olive and Pineapple
We might think that Olive and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Pineapple with peel is 115.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 115.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Lamiales and Poales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.