An average avocado is 136 grams or 0.3 pounds. A standard avocado is about the size of a pear or an adult’s fist. There are about 227 calories in a skinless, pitless avocado.
Fat
There are 21 grams of fat in an avocado, or 189 calories from fat. However, avocados are rich in the “good” unsaturated fats that lower cholesterol with two grams of polyunsaturated fat and 13 grams of monounsaturated fat. Avocados have 2.9 grams of saturated fat.
Carbohydrate
There are 12 grams of carbohydrate in an average avocado. Since nine of those grams are from indigestible fiber, you only absorb 12 calories of carbohydrate. Fiber is essential for intestinal health and makes you feel full.
Protein
An avocado has 2.7 grams of protein, contributing 10.8 calories. This is only about five percent of your recommended daily protein intake.
Vitamins and Minerals
Avocados are rich in the antioxidant vitamin E. Vitamin E helps with healing and healthy skin. Vitamin E also fights plaque build-up in your arteries. Avocados are also rich in potassium, which aids in efficient muscle contractions.
Member Comments