Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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 pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, 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
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
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
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
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
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
1.00 g3.84 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
6.70 g3.30 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.70 g0.54 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.00 g1.03 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.240.26
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg20.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg0.01 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.70 mg0.24 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.40 mg0.02 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 mcg3.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg0.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.10 mg3.81 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
21.00 mcg1.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
271.00 mcg510.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
14.20 mg14.20 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
14.70 g15.32 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
485.00 mg42.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.50 mg0.49 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
7.00 mg1,556.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
12.00 mg52.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
29.00 mg11.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.60 mg0.04 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
52.00 mg4.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.00 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.20 mg0.12 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.90 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
236.00 mg92.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
1,689.00 mg1,215.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
87.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
73.20 g75.28 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.60 g4.53 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
160.00 kcal115.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
172.40 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
686.40 kcal467.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA119.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
306.00 kcal60.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Brown
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Buttery
Bitter
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.57-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
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
Spain
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Italy
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Olea europaea
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Laurales
Lamiales
Family
Lauraceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Persea
Olea
Species
P. Americana
O. europaea
Generic Group
Laurel
Olive