1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
1.2 Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
1.3 Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg271.00 mcg
0
834
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
259.00 mg485.00 mg
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
77.00 mg1,689.00 mg
0
1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal160.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal686.40 kcal
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal306.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal222.00 kcal
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal288.00 kcal
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
4.2 Season
4.3 Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Dark green
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
4.10 Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Humid, Without frosts
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- The oldest living avocado tree is found in University of California and was planted in 1879.
- Avocados can be swapped for butter in Baked Goods Recipes.
- Avocado ripens more quickly with a banana or an apple around.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Persea Americana
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Persea Gratissima
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
P. armeniaca
P. Americana
7.11 Generic Group