Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, 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
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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96% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Lactating Women
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83% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
Carbs
1.00 g
Rank: 76 (Overall)
1
79.18
👆🏻
Fiber
6.70 g
Rank: 5 (Overall)
0
10.4
👆🏻
Sugar
0.70 g
Rank: 72 (Overall)
0
63.35
👆🏻
Protein
2.00 g
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.24
Rank: 4 (Overall)
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
0
0.428
👆🏻
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.70 mg
Rank: 3 (Overall)
0
2.8
👆🏻
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.40 mg
Rank: 1 (Overall)
0
1.4
👆🏻
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.30 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
81.00 mcg
Rank: 1 (Overall)
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
Rank: 47 (Overall)
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.10 mg
Rank: 3 (Overall)
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
21.00 mcg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0
5204
👆🏻
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
271.00 mcg
Rank: 5 (Overall)
0
834
👆🏻
Choline
14.20 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
0
19.2
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Fat
14.70 g
Rank: 3 (Overall)
0
33.49
👆🏻
Minerals
Potassium
485.00 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
42
840
👆🏻
Iron
0.50 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0.06
9
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Sodium
7.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0
1556
👆🏻
Calcium
12.00 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
1
100
👆🏻
Magnesium
29.00 mg
Rank: 6 (Overall)
0
92
👆🏻
Zinc
0.60 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
0
2.7
👆🏻
Phosphorus
52.00 mg
Rank: 6 (Overall)
0
113
👆🏻
Manganese
0.10 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0
3.3
👆🏻
Copper
0.20 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
0
2
👆🏻
Selenium
0.40 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
0
63.7
👆🏻
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
236.00 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
0
318
👆🏻
Omega 6s
1,689.00 mg
Rank: 1 (Overall)
0
1689
👆🏻
Sterol
Phytosterol
87.00 mg
Rank: 1 (Overall)
0
87
👆🏻
Water Content
73.20 g
Rank: 69 (Overall)
0
95.23
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Ash
1.60 g
Rank: 4 (Overall)
0
87.1
👆🏻
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
160.00 kcal
Rank: 5 (Overall)
15
354
👆🏻
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
160.00 kcal
Rank: 5 (Overall)
12
354
👆🏻
Calories in Frozen Form
172.40 kcal
Rank: 5 (Overall)
0
354
👆🏻
Calories in Dried Form
686.40 kcal
Rank: 2 (Overall)
16
747
👆🏻
Calories in Canned Form
-
15
443
👆🏻
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
306.00 kcal
Rank: 2 (Overall)
16
461
👆🏻
Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal
Rank: 23 (Overall)
49
420
👆🏻
Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal
Rank: 25 (Overall)
80
450
👆🏻
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Seedless Variety
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24% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits
Color
Dark green
Inside Color
White
Shape
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Taste
Buttery
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Grows on
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Soil pH
6-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
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 Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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84% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Beer
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88% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Spirits
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72% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Cocktails
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96% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Production
Top Producer
Mexico
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Order
Laurales
Family
Lauraceae
Genus
Persea
Species
P. Americana
Generic Group
Laurel