Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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 consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
1.00 g11.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
6.70 g2.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.70 g9.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
2.00 g1.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.240.13
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg96.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.70 mg0.60 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.40 mg0.24 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.30 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
81.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg10.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.10 mg0.89 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
21.00 mcg3.30 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
271.00 mcg89.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
14.20 mg2.80 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
14.70 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
485.00 mg259.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.50 mg0.40 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
7.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
12.00 mg13.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
29.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.60 mg0.20 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
52.00 mg23.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.20 mg0.08 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
236.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
1,689.00 mg77.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
87.00 mg18.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
73.20 g86.35 g
0
95.23
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Ash
1.60 g0.75 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
160.00 kcal48.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
172.40 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
686.40 kcal241.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA63.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
306.00 kcal58.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal265.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark green
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Shape
Oval
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Buttery
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.56.5-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts
Dry, Hot
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.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Mexico
Turkey
Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Persea Americana
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Persea Gratissima
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Laurales
Rosales
Family
Lauraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Persea
Prunus
Species
P. Americana
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Laurel
Rose