1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Gives you energy
1.2 Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Skin cleansing
1.3 Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
NA
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
160.00 kcal45.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
306.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
4.2 Season
4.3 Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
NA
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Dark green
Orange, Yellow
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
4.10 Origin
Mexico, Central America
Jamaica
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Loamy
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Warm
5 Facts
5.1 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 is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
NA, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
6.2 Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
7.5 Class
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
P. Americana
C. reticulata × paradisi
7.11 Generic Group