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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

All - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.6.2 Lactating Women

81% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.7 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

1.00 g
Rank: 75 (Overall)
Apple
1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

6.70 g
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Blackberry Information
0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.70 g
Rank: 60 (Overall)
Bilberry Information
0 63.35

2.3 Protein

2.00 g
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Apple Information
0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.24
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Apple Information
0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Pomegranate Information
0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.70 mg
Rank: 3 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

1.40 mg
Rank: 1 (Overall)
Lychee Information
0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.30 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

81.00 mcg
Rank: 1 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg
Rank: 47 (Overall)
Olive Information
0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.10 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

21.00 mcg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
Orange Information
0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Mango
0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

271.00 mcg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Pineapple Information
0 834

2.4.13 Choline

14.20 mg
Rank: 1 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 14.2

2.5 Fat

14.70 g
Rank: 3 (Overall)
Physalis Information
0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

485.00 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Olive Information
42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.50 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
White Grapefruit Information
0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

7.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Orange Information
0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

12.00 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Longan Information
1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

29.00 mg
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.60 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

52.00 mg
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.10 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.20 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Apple Information
0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

236.00 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
Watermelon Information
0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

1,689.00 mg
Rank: 1 (Overall)
Jambul Information
0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

87.00 mg
Rank: 1 (Overall)
Jambul Information
0 87

2.9 Water Content

73.20 g
Rank: 67 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 95.23

2.10 Ash

1.60 g
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

160.00 kcal
Rank: 3 (Overall)
Cucumber Information
15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber Information
12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

172.40 kcal
Rank: 2 (Overall)
Rambutan Information
0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

686.40 kcal
Rank: 2 (Overall)
Gojiberry Information
32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Tomato Information
17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

306.00 kcal
Rank: 2 (Overall)
Tomato Information
17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

222.00 kcal
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Clementine Information
49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

288.00 kcal
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Breadfruit Information
80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical

4.2 Season

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano

4.4 Seedless Variety

24% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

4.5 Color

Dark green

4.6 Inside Color

White

4.7 Shape

Oval

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Buttery

4.10 Origin

Mexico, Central America

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.5
Cloudberry
3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Humid, Without frosts

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

76% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.2 Beer

88% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.3 Spirits

65% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.4 Cocktails

94% - High Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Mexico

5.3.2 Other Countries

Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Mexico

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Persea Americana

6.2 Synonym

Persea Gratissima

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Magnollidae

7.7 Order

Laurales

7.8 Family

Lauraceae

7.9 Genus

Persea

7.10 Species

P. Americana

7.11 Generic Group

Laurel

What is Avocado Good For?

What is Avocado? What is Avocado good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Avocado fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Avocado Benefits are: natural detoxification, osteoporosis prevention, protection from chronic disease and cancer prevention and its general health benefits are: boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, improves eye vision and maintains healthy cholesterol level. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are brightens and lightens complexion, reduces wrinkles, skin cleansing and treatment of dark spots and hair benefits are acts as moisturizer, good conditioner, protects hair, regulates hair growth, rejuvenates scalp, remedy for split ends, shiny hair and softening mask. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Avocado side effects are: allergic reaction, hypersensitivity and weight gain and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, anaphylaxis, inflammation, itching, latex allergy, nasal congestion, skin rashes, swallowing difficulties, swelling, upset stomach, vomiting and wheezing. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Avocado.