Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
NA
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
  
Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal
  
34
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
  
26
220.00 kcal
  
24
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
  
38
294.00 kcal
  
20
Type
Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
  
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
  
Dark purple
  
Inside Color
Brown
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Grainy
  
Taste
Bitter
  
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean Region
  
Syria
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
7-8
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
  
Cold
  
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 name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Spain
  
United Kingdom
  
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
  
Ireland, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Italy
  
France
  
Botanical Name
Olea europaea
  
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Prunus
  
Species
O. europaea
  
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
Generic Group
Olive
  
Not Available
  
Compare Olive and Damson
It is important compare Olive and Damson as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Olive Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, digestive aid and maintains healthy cholesterol level.
Damson Benefits: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, digestive aid, eye care, flu treatment, helps in weight loss, maintains healthy cholesterol level and treatment of common cold.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Olive are: acts as moisturizer, good conditioner and regulates hair growth and hair benefits of Damson are: prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, remedy for split ends and treatment of dandruff. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: na and the symptoms of second fruit are: abdominal pains, anaphylaxis and vomiting. Get sorted Olive vs Damson comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.