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FOOD PROFILE

Avocado

160kcalCalories
2gProtein
8.5gCarbs
14.7gFat
6.7gFiber

A rare fruit that is rich in fat — almost all of it heart-friendly monounsaturated fat. Avocados also deliver more potassium per gram than bananas, plus nearly 7 g of fiber per 100 g.

Avacado nutrition benefits
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g, edible portion · values per 100 g
Calories 160
Total Fat 14.7 g
Saturated Fat 2.1 g
Sodium 7 mg
Potassium 485 mg
Total Carbohydrate 8.5 g
Dietary Fiber 6.7 g
Total Sugars 0.7 g
Protein 2 g
Folate, vitamin K, vitamin E, potassium
Glycemic index: 15
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approx.)