Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
Spain
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Italy
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Olea europaea
Synonym
Dried Grape
Olea europaea
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Vitis vinifera
O. europaea
Generic Group
Grape
Olive
Difference Between Raisin and Olive
We might think that Raisin and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Olive with peel is 299.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 302.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin 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 Raisin and Olive is Vitales and Lamiales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.