Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
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)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Yellow
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Bitter
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- 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.
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Olea europaea
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
P. communis
O. europaea
Difference Between Pear and Olive
We might think that Pear and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Olive with peel is 57.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pear and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pear and Olive is Rosales and Lamiales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.