Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Cold
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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
Top Producer
Mexico
Russia
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Mexico
Russia
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Laurales
Saxifragales
Family
Lauraceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
P. Americana
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Laurel
Saxifrage
Difference Between Avocado and Red Currant
We might think that Avocado and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Avocado and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Avocado and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Avocado and Red Currant with peel is 160.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Avocado and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Laurales and Saxifragales respectively. Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.