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What is Avocado?



Benefits

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

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

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

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

Allergy

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

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Hypersensitivity, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
Yes

Lactating Women
Yes

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

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
1.00 g 76

Fiber
6.70 g 5

Sugar
0.70 g 72

Protein
2.00 g 10

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.24 4

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
7.00 mcg 31

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 3

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
21.00 mcg 2

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
271.00 mcg 5

Choline
14.20 mg 2

Fat
14.70 g 3

Minerals

Potassium
485.00 mg 7

Iron
0.50 mg 24

Sodium
7.00 mg 12

Calcium
12.00 mg 30

Magnesium
29.00 mg 6

Zinc
0.60 mg 4

Phosphorus
52.00 mg 6

Manganese
0.10 mg 35

Copper
0.20 mg 8

Selenium
0.40 mcg 13

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
236.00 mg 2

Omega 6s
1,689.00 mg 1

Sterol

Phytosterol
87.00 mg 1

Water Content
73.20 g 69

Ash
1.60 g 4

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
160.00 kcal 5

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
160.00 kcal 5

Calories in Frozen Form
172.40 kcal 5

Calories in Dried Form
686.40 kcal 2

Calories in Canned Form
-

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
306.00 kcal 2

Calories in Jam
222.00 kcal 23

Calories in Pie
288.00 kcal 25

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season
Summer

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

Seedless Variety
No

Color
Dark green

Inside Color
White

Shape
Oval

Texture
Juicy

Taste
Buttery

Origin
Mexico, Central America

Grows on
Trees

Cultivation

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

Soil pH
6-6.5

Climatic Conditions
Humid, Without frosts

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
Yes

Beer
Yes

Spirits
Yes

Cocktails
Yes

Production

Top Producer
Mexico

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

Top Importer
United States of America

Top Exporter
Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Persea Americana

Synonym
Persea Gratissima

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Subclass
Magnollidae

Order
Laurales

Family
Lauraceae

Genus
Persea

Species
P. Americana

Generic Group
Laurel

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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: cancer prevention, natural detoxification, osteoporosis prevention and protection from chronic disease 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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