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Avocado and Blackcurrant


Blackcurrant and Avocado


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease  
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease  

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, 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  
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing  
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain  
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color  

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  
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., Morning time (before lunch)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
1.00 g  
99+
15.40 g  
24

Fiber
6.70 g  
5
3.40 g  
18

Sugar
0.70 g  
99+
7.40 g  
99+

Protein
2.00 g  
10
1.40 g  
16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.24  
4
0.09  
16

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg  
31
12.00 mcg  
27

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg  
7
0.05 mg  
21

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg  
10
0.05 mg  
20

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.70 mg  
3
0.30 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.40 mg  
1
0.40 mg  
9

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.30 mg  
4
0.07 mg  
26

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
81.00 mcg  
1
9.00 mcg  
26

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg  
99+
181.00 mg  
2

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.10 mg  
3
1.00 mg  
11

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
21.00 mcg  
2
14.60 mcg  
7

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
271.00 mcg  
5
15.00 mcg  
33

Choline
14.20 mg  
2
0.00 mg  
39

Fat
14.70 g  
3
0.40 g  
21

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
485.00 mg  
7
322.00 mg  
15

Iron
0.50 mg  
24
1.54 mg  
9

Sodium
7.00 mg  
12
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
12.00 mg  
30
55.00 mg  
4

Magnesium
29.00 mg  
6
24.00 mg  
10

Zinc
0.60 mg  
4
0.27 mg  
11

Phosphorus
52.00 mg  
6
59.00 mg  
5

Manganese
0.10 mg  
35
0.26 mg  
21

Copper
0.20 mg  
8
0.09 mg  
25

Selenium
0.40 mcg  
13
0.30 mcg  
14

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
236.00 mg  
2
72.00 mg  
11

Omega 6s
1,689.00 mg  
1
107.00 mg  
18

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
87.00 mg  
1
12.00 mg  
16

Water Content
73.20 g  
99+
81.96 g  
99+

Ash
1.60 g  
4
0.86 g  
12

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
160.00 kcal  
5
63.00 kcal  
24

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
160.00 kcal  
5
63.00 kcal  
23

Calories in Frozen Form
172.40 kcal  
5
63.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Dried Form
686.40 kcal  
2
283.00 kcal  
28

Calories in Canned Form
-  
63.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
306.00 kcal  
2
108.00 kcal  
8

Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal  
23
183.00 kcal  
28

Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal  
25
270.00 kcal  
31

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical  
Berry  

Season
Summer  
Summer  

Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano  
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Dark green  
Black  

Inside Color
White  
Grey  

Shape
Oval  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Juicy  

Taste
Buttery  
Tart  

Origin
Mexico, Central America  
Asia, Europe  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated  
Sandy loam, Well-drained  

Soil pH
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts  
Cold, Moist  

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.
  
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
-  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Mexico  
Russia  

Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America  
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America  

Top Importer
United States of America  
-  

Top Exporter
Mexico  
-  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Persea Americana  
Ribes nigrum  

Synonym
Persea Gratissima  
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Magnollidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Laurales  
Saxifragales  

Family
Lauraceae  
Grossulariaceae  

Genus
Persea  
Ribes  

Species
P. Americana  
R. nigrum  

Generic Group
Laurel  
Saxifrage  

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Difference Between Avocado and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Blackcurrant with peel is 160.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 160.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Avocado and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Laurales and Saxifragales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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