Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
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
Fruit vegetable
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Orange
Brown
Origin
Chile, Peru
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Italy
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Olea europaea
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Oleaceae
Species
Physalis
O. europaea
Generic Group
Not Available
Olive
Difference Between Physalis and Olive
We might think that Physalis and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Olive with peel is 77.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Olive belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Olive is Solanales and Lamiales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.