Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
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
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Dark green
Black, Red
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Taste
Buttery
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Warm to hot climate
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
Mexico
United States of America
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Mexico
Not Available
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Asteridae
Order
Laurales
Dipsacales
Family
Lauraceae
Adoxaceae
Species
P. Americana
S. nigra
Generic Group
Laurel
Moschatel
Difference Between Avocado and Elderberry
We might think that Avocado and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Elderberry with peel is 160.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Avocado and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Laurales and Dipsacales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.