Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
  
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
  
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, Shiny hair, Softening mask
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
  
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
  
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
  
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.
  
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
105.00 kcal
  
39
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
100.00 kcal
  
10
Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal
  
23
120.00 kcal
  
36
Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal
  
23
269.00 kcal
  
30
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Berry, Tropical
  
Season
Summer
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
  
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Dark green
  
Green, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
White
  
Shape
Oval
  
Curving Cylinder
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Buttery
  
Sweet
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
Papua New Guinea
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-6.5
  
5.5-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
  
Warm
  
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.
  
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Mexico
  
India
  
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
  
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Europe
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
Ecuador
  
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
  
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
  
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
  
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Subclass
Magnollidae
  
Liliidae
  
Order
Laurales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Lauraceae
  
Musaceae
  
Genus
Persea
  
Musa
  
Species
P. Americana
  
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
  
Generic Group
Laurel
  
Banana