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What is Avocado?



Benefits
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Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Natural detoxification, Osteoporosis prevention, Protection from chronic disease 0

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level 0

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots 0

Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends, Shiny hair, Softening mask 0

Allergy
0

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation, Itching, Latex Allergy, Nasal congestion, Skin Rashes, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Wheezing 0

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain 0

Recommeded for
0

Pregnant Women
Yes 0

Lactating Women
Yes 0

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 0

Nutrition
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Serving Size
100 g 0

Carbs
1.00 g 75

Fiber
6.70 g 5

Sugar
0.70 g 60

Protein
2.00 g 10

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.24 4

Vitamins
0

Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg 29

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg 7

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg 10

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.70 mg 3

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.40 mg 1

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.30 mg 4

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
81.00 mcg 1

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg 47

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.10 mg 2

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
21.00 mcg 2

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
271.00 mcg 4

Choline
14.20 mg 1

Fat
14.70 g 3

Minerals
0

Potassium
485.00 mg 7

Iron
0.50 mg 24

Sodium
7.00 mg 12

Calcium
12.00 mg 29

Magnesium
29.00 mg 6

Zinc
0.60 mg 4

Phosphorus
52.00 mg 6

Manganese
0.10 mg 31

Copper
0.20 mg 8

Selenium
0.40 mcg 13

Fatty Acids
0

Omega 3s
236.00 mg 2

Omega 6s
1,689.00 mg 1

Sterol
0

Phytosterol
87.00 mg 1

Water Content
73.20 g 67

Ash
1.60 g 4

Calories
0

Serving Size
100 g 0

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
160.00 kcal 3

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available 0

Calories in Frozen Form
172.40 kcal 2

Calories in Dried Form
686.40 kcal 2

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available 0

Calories in Foods
0

Calories in Juice
306.00 kcal 2

Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal 23

Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal 23

Characteristics
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Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical 0

Season
Summer 0

Varieties
Bacon, Fuerte, Gwen, Hass, Lamb Hass, Pinkerton, Reed and Zutano 0

Seedless Variety
No 0

Color
Dark green 0

Inside Color
White 0

Shape
Oval 0

Texture
Juicy 0

Taste
Buttery 0

Origin
Mexico, Central America 0

Grows on
Trees 0

Cultivation
0

Soil Type
Decomposed Granite, Limestone, Sandy loam, Well-aerated 0

Soil pH
6-6.5 0

Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts 0

Facts
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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.
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In Alcoholic Beverages
0

Wine
Yes 0

Beer
Yes 0

Spirits
Yes 0

Cocktails
Yes 0

Production
0

Top Producer
Mexico 0

Other Countries
Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, United States of America 0

Top Importer
United States of America 0

Top Exporter
Mexico 0

Scientific Name
0

Botanical Name
Persea Americana 0

Synonym
Persea Gratissima 0

Classification
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Domain
Eukarya 0

Kingdom
Plantae 0

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta 0

Division
Magnoliophyta 0

Class
Magnoliopsida 0

Subclass
Magnollidae 0

Order
Laurales 0

Family
Lauraceae 0

Genus
Persea 0

Species
P. Americana 0

Generic Group
Laurel 0

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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.

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