Avocado and Apricot

Avocado

Apricot

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, 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 cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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

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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

1.00 g

99+

11.00 g

99+

Fiber

6.70 g

2.00 g

Sugar

0.70 g

99+

9.00 g

Protein

2.00 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.24

0.13

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg

96.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.70 mg

0.60 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

1.40 mg

0.24 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.30 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

81.00 mcg

9.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg

99+

10.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.10 mg

0.89 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

21.00 mcg

3.30 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

271.00 mcg

89.00 mcg

Choline

14.20 mg

2.80 mg

Fat

14.70 g

0.40 g

Minerals

Potassium

485.00 mg

259.00 mg

Iron

0.50 mg

0.40 mg

Sodium

7.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

12.00 mg

13.00 mg

Magnesium

29.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.60 mg

0.20 mg

Phosphorus

52.00 mg

23.00 mg

Manganese

0.10 mg

0.08 mg

Copper

0.20 mg

0.08 mg

Selenium

0.40 mcg

0.10 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

236.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

1,689.00 mg

77.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

87.00 mg

18.00 mg

Water Content

73.20 g

99+

86.35 g

Ash

1.60 g

0.75 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

160.00 kcal

48.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

172.40 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

686.40 kcal

241.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

63.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

306.00 kcal

58.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

222.00 kcal

200.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

288.00 kcal

265.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Varieties

Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

White

Yellow

Shape

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Buttery

Smooth, Sweet

Origin

Mexico, Central America

China

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated

Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.5

6.5-8

Climatic Conditions

Humid, Without frosts

Dry, Hot

Facts

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Mexico

Turkey

Other Countries

Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Mexico

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Persea Americana

Prunus armeniaca

Synonym

Persea Gratissima

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Magnollidae

Rosidae

Order

Laurales

Rosales

Family

Lauraceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Persea

Prunus

Species

P. Americana

P. armeniaca

Generic Group

Laurel

Rose

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Difference Between Avocado and Apricot

We might think that Avocado and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Apricot is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Apricot with peel is 160.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Avocado and Apricot belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Avocado and Apricot is Laurales and Rosales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.