Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, 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
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Buttery
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Hot, Sunny
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.
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
Top Producer
Mexico
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Commelinidae
Family
Lauraceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
P. Americana
A. comosus
Generic Group
Laurel
Pineapple
Difference Between Avocado and Pineapple
We might think that Avocado and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Pineapple with peel is 160.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Avocado and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Laurales and Poales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.