Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
NA
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
NA
Best Time to Eat
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Purple
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Italy
Thailand
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Oleaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
O. europaea
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Olive
Not Available
Difference Between Olive and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Olive and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 115.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Olive and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Lamiales and Malpighiales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.