Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tropical
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
Color
Purple, Yellow
Dark green
Inside Color
Yellow
White
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Buttery
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Mexico, Central America
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Humid, Without frosts
Facts about
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
- 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.
Top Producer
Brazil
Mexico
Other Countries
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
Top Importer
Brazil
United States of America
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Mexico
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Persea Americana
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Persea Gratissima
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Magnollidae
Order
Malpighiales
Laurales
Family
Passifloraceae
Lauraceae
Species
P. edulis
P. Americana
Generic Group
Passion Flower
Laurel
Difference Between Passionfruit and Avocado
We might think that Passionfruit and Avocado are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and Avocado Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and Avocado is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Avocado with peel is Not Available and 160.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and Avocado belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Passionfruit and Avocado is Malpighiales and Laurales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.