Benefits
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, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Protects hair
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, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
1.00 g10.60 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
6.70 g1.70 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.70 g7.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.00 g1.10 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.240.10
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg17.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.70 mg1.13 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.40 mg0.19 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.30 mg0.03 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
81.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg5.40 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.10 mg0.77 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
21.00 mcg2.20 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
271.00 mcg130.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
14.20 mg6.20 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
14.70 g0.32 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
485.00 mg201.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.50 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
7.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
12.00 mg6.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
29.00 mg9.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.60 mg0.17 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
52.00 mg26.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.05 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.20 mg0.09 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
236.00 mg2.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
1,689.00 mg111.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
87.00 mg-
0
87
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Water Content
73.20 g87.60 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.60 g0.50 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
160.00 kcal44.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
172.40 kcal-
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
686.40 kcal259.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
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17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
306.00 kcal70.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal175.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal333.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Buttery
Sweet
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-6.56-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Sunny, Warm
Facts
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.
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Mexico
China
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Mexico
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Prunus persica
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
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Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Laurales
Rosales
Family
Lauraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Persea
Prunus
Species
P. Americana
P. persica
Generic Group
Laurel
Rose