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Source of healthy fats, fiber, vitamin E and potassium
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (quarter) of Avocado (Quarter) (50 g) has 80 calories. That works out to 160 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.3 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of B5 covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Native to Mexico and Central America, an avocado is a fruit with creamy flesh around a large pit. A quarter is a modest portion; when ripe, it mashes easily and has a mild, buttery taste.
Avocado is often spread on toast, added to salads or sandwiches, or served alongside eggs. In many parts of the world, it is also blended into dips such as guacamole, usually with lime, herbs and other fresh ingredients. Its fat and fibre make it more filling than many fruits. Use the quarter as a topping or pair it with crisp vegetables for a lighter meal.
Selected: 100 g
160
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
8.5g
· 3% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
14.7g
· 19% DV
Fiber
6.7g
· 24% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 5% · Fat 75%
Vitamins
B5
1.39mg · 28% DV
Folate
81µg · 20% DV
Vitamin K
21µg · 18% DV
B6
0.26mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
485mg · 14% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
29mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
52mg · 7% DV
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 160 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.82g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.5:1).
Before cutting, gently press near the stem end: a ripe avocado yields slightly without feeling mushy. Dark, sunken spots or very soft areas can signal overripeness. Once cut, ripe flesh should be creamy rather than hard or stringy.
Ripen the whole avocado at room temperature before cutting it; a paper bag with an apple or banana can speed the process. Once it yields gently to pressure, refrigerate it if you are not ready to use it.
Cover the cut surface tightly or put the quarter in an airtight container, then refrigerate it. Leaving the pit in may protect some of the flesh, but it does not seal the exposed area, so use the piece soon.
Brush the exposed flesh of a quarter avocado with lemon or lime juice and limit its contact with air using tight wrapping or an airtight container. Browning is an oxidation reaction; a little surface discoloration can be scraped away.
Yes, but thawed avocado becomes soft and is better suited to spreads, dips, and smoothies than slices. Remove the skin, mash the flesh with a little lemon or lime juice, seal it well, and freeze.
Cut around the avocado lengthwise, twist the halves apart, and remove the pit carefully. Slice one half into two portions for a quarter of the fruit; scoop out the flesh with a spoon or peel the skin away.
Usually, no: avocado skin is tough and bitter, so people remove it before eating the flesh. The peel is edible in some varieties, but the common Hass skin is not pleasant to chew.
No, avocado pits are not a normal food and should not be eaten. They are hard and can pose a choking risk, and there is not enough reliable evidence to recommend consuming them for health benefits.
A small amount of plain avocado flesh is unlikely to harm most dogs, but it is rich and may upset their stomach. Never give a dog the pit or skin, which can cause choking or digestive blockage.
A cut quarter avocado is best used within a day or two, kept tightly covered in the refrigerator. Discard it if it develops mold, an unpleasant smell, or a slimy texture; browning alone does not always mean it has spoiled.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.