Avocado · Persea americana
Avocados, raw, California
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 29/100
How many beneficial nutrients Avocados, raw, California delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Avocados, raw, California come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
19% from carbs
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Carbs 19%8.6 g per serving
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Fat 77%15.4 g per serving
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Protein 4%2.0 g per serving
What Avocados, raw, California is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.6 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | |
| Starch | 0.1 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 125.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,674.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 2,075.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 49.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 698.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 9,066.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 25.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,674.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 111.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 15.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.0 g | |
| Histidine | 48.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 83.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 141.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 129.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 37.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 95.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 72.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 25.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 105.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 106.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 87.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 232.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 27.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 282.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 102.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 96.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 112.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 48.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 7.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 8.8 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 2.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 21.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 89.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.5 mg | |
| Choline | 14.2 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.7 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 13.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 29.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 54.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 507.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 8.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.4 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Campesterol | 5.0 mg | — |
| Stigmasterol | 2.0 mg | — |
| Beta-sitosterol | 76.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.7 g | — |
About Avocados, raw, California
The avocado (Persea americana) is a creamy, green-fleshed fruit that grows on trees in tropical and Mediterranean climates, with the pebbly, dark-skinned Hass variety by far the most widely sold. Botanically a large single-seeded berry, it is unusual among fruits for being rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat rather than sugar, which gives it that signature buttery, luxurious texture. Avocados supply fiber, potassium, folate, and vitamins E, K, and B6, and they ripen only after picking, so a firm avocado will soften on the counter over a few days, faster tucked in a paper bag with a banana.
They are the heart of guacamole, but also get mashed onto toast, sliced into salads, sandwiches, and sushi, blended into smoothies for creaminess, and used as a dairy-free base for dressings and desserts. Because the cut flesh browns quickly, a squeeze of lime or lemon helps. Once ripe, refrigerate avocados to slow them down, and store any leftover half with the pit and a little citrus.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Avocados, raw, California?
There are 166 calories in 100 g of Avocados, raw, California, or about 226 calories in 1 fruit, without skin and seed (136 g).
How much protein is in Avocados, raw, California?
Avocados, raw, California contains 2.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Avocados, raw, California?
Avocados, raw, California has 8.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Avocados, raw, California?
Avocados, raw, California provides 15.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Avocados, raw, California a good source of?
Avocados, raw, California is an excellent source of Pantothenic Acid (B5) (29% DV), Dietary Fiber (24% DV) and Folate (B9) (22% DV) and a good source of Copper, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Niacin (B3) and Riboflavin (B2) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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