Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Good conditioner
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Unknown
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Color
Dark green
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Buttery
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Unknown
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Clay, Loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Humid
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
Top Producer
Mexico
Thailand
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Singapore
Top Exporter
Mexico
Thailand
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Rambota
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Laurales
Sapindales
Family
Lauraceae
Sapindaceae
Species
P. Americana
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Laurel
Not Available
Difference Between Avocado and Rambutan
We might think that Avocado and Rambutan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Rambutan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Rambutan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Rambutan with peel is 160.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Avocado and Rambutan belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Avocado and Rambutan is Laurales and Sapindales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.