Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, 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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, 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
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Color
Dark green
Dark green, Green
Taste
Buttery
Juicy, Watery
Origin
Mexico, Central America
India
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Loam
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.
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
Top Producer
Mexico
China
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Mexico
Spain
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Laurales
Cucurbitales
Family
Lauraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Species
P. Americana
C. sativus
Generic Group
Laurel
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Difference Between Avocado and Cucumber
We might think that Avocado and Cucumber are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Cucumber Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Cucumber is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Cucumber with peel is 160.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Avocado and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Laurales and Cucurbitales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.