Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
  
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
  
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
  
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
  
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
  
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
243.00 kcal
  
32
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal
  
23
200.00 kcal
  
26
Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal
  
23
265.00 kcal
  
31
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Summer
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
  
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Dark green
  
Green, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
White
  
Shape
Oval
  
Round
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Crunchy
  
Taste
Buttery
  
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
  
Loam
  
Soil pH
6-6.5
  
6-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
  
Cold
  
Facts about
- 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.
  
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Mexico
  
China
  
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
  
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Russia
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
China
  
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
  
Malus Domestica
  
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
  
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Magnollidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Laurales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Lauraceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Persea
  
Malus
  
Species
P. Americana
  
M. domestica
  
Generic Group
Laurel
  
Rose