Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, 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
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi
Color
Dark green
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Iraq
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Hot, 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.
- Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
- Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
- Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Top Producer
Mexico
Egypt
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Top Importer
United States of America
India
Top Exporter
Mexico
United Arab Emirates
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Phoenix Dactylifera
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Arecidae
Family
Lauraceae
Arecaceae
Species
P. Americana
P. dactylifera
Generic Group
Laurel
Palm
Difference Between Avocado and Date
We might think that Avocado and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Date with peel is 160.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Avocado and Date belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Avocado and Date is Laurales and Arecales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.