Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
  
Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
  
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
  
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
  
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, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
  
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
250.00 kcal
  
29
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal
  
23
260.00 kcal
  
14
Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal
  
23
283.00 kcal
  
26
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Berry
  
Season
Summer
  
Autumn, Summer
  
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
  
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
Yes
  
Color
Dark green
  
Green, Red
  
Inside Color
White
  
Light Green
  
Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Buttery
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
Western Asia, Central Europe
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Vines
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
  
Clay loam, Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
6-6.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
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.
  
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Mexico
  
Spain
  
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
  
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Mexico
  
Chile
  
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
  
Vitis vinifera
  
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Magnollidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Laurales
  
Vitales
  
Family
Lauraceae
  
Vitaceae
  
Genus
Persea
  
Vitis
  
Species
P. Americana
  
Vitis vinifera
  
Generic Group
Laurel
  
Grape