Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Treatment of colored hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
NA
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
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Early fall, Summer
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Color
Dark green
Magenta, Pink
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, Mexico
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
NA
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Mexico
Vietnam
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Magnollidae
Liliidae
Order
Laurales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lauraceae
Cactaceae
Species
P. Americana
H. undatus
Generic Group
Laurel
Cactus
Difference Between Avocado and Dragonfruit
We might think that Avocado and Dragonfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Dragonfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Dragonfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Dragonfruit with peel is 160.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Avocado and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Laurales and Caryophyllales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.