Avocado
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 15.1 g |
| Carbs | 2.2 g |
Avocado is a creamy, buttery fruit typically eaten raw, either halved and scooped, sliced onto toast, or blended into dips such as guacamole. Per 100 g, raw avocado provides 160 kcal, 1.8 g of protein, 15.1 g of fat, 2.2 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of dietary fibre, with very little sugar (0.4 g) — the high fat content is almost entirely from monounsaturated fats. It is a notable source of potassium at 485 mg per 100 g, along with 81 mcg of folate and 21 mcg of vitamin K. No glycemic index value is established for avocado, consistent with its negligible sugar content. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in an avocado?
Raw avocado contains 160 kcal per 100 g. A typical whole Hass avocado weighs around 150 g after removing the skin and pit, putting a serving at roughly 240 kcal.
How much potassium is in an avocado?
Avocado contains 485 mg of potassium per 100 g, making it one of the more potassium-dense fruits available. A half avocado (around 75 g of flesh) delivers approximately 365 mg.
Is avocado keto-friendly?
Yes, avocado is well suited to a keto diet. It contains only 2.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, with 5 g of fibre, and derives most of its 160 kcal from fat (15.1 g per 100 g).
Diets
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 15.1 g |
| Carbs | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.40 g |
| Fiber | 5.0 g |
| Starch | 0.11 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 2.1 g |
| Monounsaturated | 9.8 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.8 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.11 g |
| Omega-6 | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 13.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.50 mg |
| Magnesium | 27.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 52.0 mg |
| Potassium | 485 mg |
| Sodium | 7.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.60 mg |
| Copper | 0.19 mg |
| Manganese | 0.18 mg |
| Selenium | 0 mcg |
| Iodine | 1.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 7.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 5.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 21.0 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.067 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.6 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 81.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 14.2 mg |
