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Source of healthy fats, fiber, vitamin E and potassium
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (small) of Avocado (small) (120 g) has 192 calories. That works out to 160 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.2 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 17.6 g of fat and 8 g of fiber. Its 1.7 mg of B5 covers 34% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Avocado (small) is a compact, pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh around a large central pit. Native to Central America, avocados are now grown and eaten in many parts of the world. The skin may stay green or darken as the fruit ripens, depending on the variety.
When ripe, its texture is buttery and soft, with a mild, subtly nutty flavour. It is commonly mashed onto toast, sliced into salads and sandwiches, or served with eggs; in the fruit’s home region it also features in dishes such as guacamole. Avocado is rich in unsaturated fat and provides fibre, with 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g. Choose one that yields slightly to gentle pressure, and brighten its richness with lime or lemon juice.
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
1.4mg · 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
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.5:1).
A small avocado is ripe when it yields slightly to gentle pressure and feels soft but not mushy. The skin may darken as it ripens, though colour varies by variety, so firmness is a more useful check.
Put a small avocado in a paper bag at room temperature to speed ripening. Adding a banana or apple can help because these fruits release ethylene. Avoid using a microwave or oven; they soften the fruit without properly ripening it.
Slice around the small avocado lengthwise, twist the halves apart, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. To avoid cutting your hand, place the fruit on a board and remove the pit with a spoon rather than striking it with a knife.
Brush the exposed flesh of an opened small avocado with lemon or lime juice, then seal it in an airtight container and refrigerate. Keep the pit in the half you are saving, but use the avocado soon for the best texture and flavour.
Usually, yes: a small avocado with a few brown patches is often just bruised or oxidized, and you can cut those parts away. Discard it if it has widespread discoloration, a slimy texture, or a sour or mouldy smell.
Yes, you can freeze the flesh of a small avocado, preferably mashed with a little lemon or lime juice. Store it airtight; thawed avocado is softer than fresh, so it works best in dips, spreads, and smoothies.
You can eat small avocado skin, but it is usually tough and bitter, so most people remove it. Wash the whole fruit under running water before cutting to keep dirt and microbes on the skin from transferring to the flesh.
A tiny amount of avocado flesh is unlikely to harm most dogs, but it is better not to offer it as a treat. The pit is a choking and blockage hazard, and the fatty flesh can upset a dog's stomach.
A small avocado may make a meal more filling because it contains fibre and fat, but it does not cause weight loss by itself. Its energy-dense flesh can add up, so use it in place of another topping or spread rather than simply adding more.
No, do not eat the seed of a small avocado. It is hard and can pose a choking risk, and there is not enough reliable evidence to recommend eating it. Scoop or cut the flesh away from the seed instead.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.