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Avocado seed oil Calories
Pure culinary oil, rich in fats and contains vitamin E
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Avocado seed oil (14 g) has 124 calories. That works out to 884 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Avocado seed oil Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 14 g
124
KCAL / 14G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
Avocado seed oil nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Avocado seed oil?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 14 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 4.5 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 10 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 20 g | 177 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 28 g | 248 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 42 g | 371 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 55 g | 486 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 884 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 109 g | 964 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 218 g | 1927 kcal |
Calculated from 884 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Avocado seed oil
Can you eat avocado seed oil?
Only eat avocado seed oil that is explicitly sold as food-grade. Seed oil is different from oil made from avocado flesh, and its use as a food is less established than that of conventional avocado oil.
What is the difference between avocado seed oil and avocado oil?
Avocado seed oil comes from the pit, while ordinary avocado oil is made from the fruit’s flesh. They are not interchangeable by name alone, and their properties and evidence for culinary use differ.
Is avocado seed oil safe to cook with?
Use avocado seed oil in food only when its packaging identifies it as edible and provides culinary directions. Some products are intended for cosmetic use, so the word “oil” alone does not mean it is safe to eat.
Can you fry with avocado seed oil?
There is no widely established smoke-point guidance for avocado seed oil, so do not assume it is suitable for frying or other high-heat cooking. Choose a cooking oil specifically marketed and described for that use.
Does avocado seed oil have health benefits?
Strong human clinical evidence for specific health benefits of avocado seed oil is lacking. The presence of fat or vitamin E does not by itself establish a health effect, and it should not be treated as a remedy.
How is avocado seed oil made?
Avocado seed oil is produced by extracting oil from the pit, rather than from the edible flesh. Methods can vary, and simply blending or drying avocado pits at home does not produce a reliably purified, food-safe oil.
Can you make avocado seed oil at home?
Making reliable, food-grade avocado seed oil at home is not straightforward. Drying, grating, or boiling pits does not ensure that the oil has been safely extracted or separated from other seed components.
Is avocado seed oil the same as avocado seed extract?
No. Avocado seed oil is the extracted oil fraction, whereas seed extract can contain other compounds from the pit. Findings or safety information about one form cannot automatically be applied to the other.
Can avocado seed oil be used on hair or skin?
Some avocado seed oil products are sold for cosmetic use, but their intended use depends on the product. Follow its directions, and do not eat a cosmetic-grade oil or assume it has been tested as a food.
How should avocado seed oil be stored?
Keep food-grade avocado seed oil tightly closed and away from heat and direct sunlight. Follow the package’s storage instructions, and discard it if its smell or appearance has changed.
Avocado seed oil Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.45mg · 3% DV
Vitamin K
2.94µg · 2% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
Avocado seed oil Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Avocado seed oil
To burn the 124 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Avocado seed oil?
Avocado seed oil is extracted from the stone of the avocado, rather than its familiar flesh. It is far less common as a kitchen staple than oil made from the fruit’s flesh, so check that a product is specifically labelled for eating; some seed oils are sold for other uses.
Its aroma and flavour can vary with the extraction and refining method. Where it is sold as a culinary oil, use it sparingly in dressings or over finished dishes, and follow the label for cooking guidance. Like other pure oils, it is almost entirely fat and contributes no protein or carbohydrate. For a lighter dressing, combine a small amount with citrus juice or vinegar.
How Nutritious Is Avocado seed oil?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
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.
Is Avocado seed oil Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
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.
Does Avocado seed oil Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Avocado seed oil Good For?
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
Avocado seed oil Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.