Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
General Benefits
Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Treatment of colored hair
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
NA
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Early fall, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Color
Magenta, Pink
Dark green
Origin
Central America, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Soil Type
NA
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
NA
Humid, Without frosts
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Vietnam
Mexico
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Persea Americana
Synonym
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Persea Gratissima
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Liliidae
Magnollidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Laurales
Family
Cactaceae
Lauraceae
Species
H. undatus
P. Americana
Generic Group
Cactus
Laurel
Difference Between Dragonfruit and Avocado
We might think that Dragonfruit and Avocado are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Dragonfruit and Avocado Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Dragonfruit and Avocado is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Dragonfruit and Avocado with peel is 60.00 kcal and 160.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Dragonfruit and Avocado belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Dragonfruit and Avocado is Caryophyllales and Laurales respectively. Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family and Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family. Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species and Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.