Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
  
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Skin Benefits
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
NA
  
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask
  
Allergy
  
  
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
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
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)
  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Ash
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
220.00 kcal
  
24
222.00 kcal
  
23
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
288.00 kcal
  
23
Type
Tropical
  
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Season
Winter
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
  
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Purple
  
Dark green
  
Inside Color
White
  
White
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
NA
  
Buttery
  
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
NA
  
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated
  
Soil pH
5-6
  
6-6.5
  
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
NA
  
Mexico
  
Other Countries
NA
  
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Thailand
  
Mexico
  
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
  
Persea Americana
  
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
  
Persea Gratissima
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
NA
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Unknown
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Dillenhidae
  
Magnollidae
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Laurales
  
Family
Clusiaceae
  
Lauraceae
  
Genus
Garcinia
  
Persea
  
Species
G. mangostana
  
P. Americana
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Laurel
  
Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Avocado
We might think that Purple Mangosteen and Avocado are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Purple Mangosteen and Avocado Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Purple Mangosteen and Avocado is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Avocado with peel is 63.00 kcal and 160.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen and Avocado belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Purple Mangosteen and Avocado is Malpighiales and Laurales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Avocado belongs to Lauraceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Avocado belongs to Persea genus of P. Americana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.