Olive

Red Currant

Olive and Red Currant

Olive

Red Currant

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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.

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

3.84 g13.80 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.30 g4.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.54 g7.37 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.03 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.260.10

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

20.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.24 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.02 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.00 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

3.81 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.40 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

510.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

14.20 mg7.60 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 mg275.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.49 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1,556.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

52.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

11.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.04 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

4.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.00 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.12 mg0.11 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 mg35.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

1,215.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

75.28 g83.95 g

0 95.23

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Ash

4.53 g0.66 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

115.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

115.00 kcal56.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-56.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

467.00 kcal308.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

119.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal70.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Red

Inside Color

Brown

Red

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Bitter

Sour, Tart

Origin

Eastern Mediterranean Region

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

7-86-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Cold

Facts

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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

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

Russia

Other Countries

Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

United States of America

Germany

Top Exporter

Italy

Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Olea europaea

Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Olea europaea

Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Lamiales

Saxifragales

Family

Oleaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Olea

Ribes

Species

O. europaea

R. rubrum

Generic Group

Olive

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Olive and Red Currant

We might think that Olive and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Olive and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Olive and Red Currant is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Olive and Red Currant with peel is 115.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 115.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Olive and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Lamiales and Saxifragales respectively. Olive belongs to Oleaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.