[Article updated on 19/09/2023]
Avocados are recommended in the daily diet. They should be part of the diet of people who want to lose weight. Although avocados contain a lot of fat, they are very healthy and good for the heart and help maintain optimal body weight. Find out how many calories an avocado contains.
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What does a lawyer look like?
The avocado looks like a pear. It is dark green with a very large core inside. Once the avocado is cut you can see that it is very oily. There is a mark on the knife. But this does not mean that avocados are bad for your health and that it is better to give them up in a weight loss diet.
Avocados lower cholesterol, promote weight loss and regulate blood pressure. They allow the dissolution of certain vitamins (A, D, E, K), prevent the appearance of neural tube defects in the fetus, prevent diabetes, support the immune system and have an anticancer effect due to the high content in antioxidants.
Calories of an avocado: 190 Kcal per 100 g
To visualize how much that actually is, keep in mind that the amount of calories from a 220g serving of avocado is similar to the amount of calories from, say, 6.5 apples, 4.5 glasses of Cola, 3.5 slices of cheese, 3 slices of bread, 2.5 glasses of milk and 18.5 teaspoons of sugar.
Calories in an avocado based on its weight
A small avocado (100 g) raw, peeled and pitted contains 190 calories. A medium avocado (145 g) raw, peeled and pitted contains 275 calories. A large avocado (196 g) raw, peeled and pitted contains 371 calories. So you can see that avocado is a high calorie fruit. 100 g of avocado contains 19.5 g of fat, 1.9 g of carbohydrates and 1.9 g of protein.
Avocado: Protein, carbohydrate and lipid content
Avocados are an exception among fruits because they are higher in calories than the rest of this group. However, these are calories full of nutrients that are beneficial to your health. The calories in avocados come from 5% protein, 20% carbohydrates, and 75% fat. Avocados are known for their content of healthy fats and fiber, which speed up metabolism, satisfy hunger, and also protect against a rapid rise and then sudden drop in blood sugar levels. In addition, this fruit is an excellent source of potassium and magnesium.
Avocado nutritional value table
| Nutrients | Avocado: content per 100 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 9g |
| -with sugar | 0.7g |
| -of which starch | 0 |
| -including dietary fiber | 7g |
| Proteins | 2g |
| Lipids | 15g |
| -including cholesterol | 0 mg |
| -of which saturates | 2.1g |
| Potassium | 485 mg |
| Sodium | 7mg |
| Water | 73.2g |
What are the vitamin contributions of avocado?
Avocados contain vitamin B6 (0.26 mg) which participates in protein metabolism and fat digestion. In addition, it is necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous and immune systems. In addition, avocado contains vitamin E (2.07 mg), which reduces the negative effects of free radicals, cleanses the body of toxins, lowers bad cholesterol levels and supports the body’s immune system. Avocados also contain vitamin E and vitamin C. The combination of these 2 vitamins constitutes a valuable aid in the fight against the effects of free radicals. Combined with vitamin E, vitamin K, also present in avocado, helps to calm cellular inflammation.
What are the mineral contributions of avocado?
Avocados contain potassium (485 mg), which is an essential element in maintaining the body’s electrolyte balance. It is also involved in muscle contractions, and protects the heart and brain. Potassium deficiency can cause fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure. Avocados contain magnesium (29 mg), a mineral that has a wide range of biological functions. It helps digest proteins, fats and carbohydrates, protects the heart, improves memory, strengthens muscles and much more.
Does an avocado contain food additives?
Avocado contains natural food additives. These include oleic acid which is one of the fatty acids (E570) and phytosterols (E499) present in many plants.
Is avocado fattening and how does it affect your diet?
The caloric content of avocados places this product somewhere in the middle of the fruit category in terms of calories. Eating avocados also seems to be an average choice for dieters. It is not difficult to find lower-calorie products among fruits.
100g of avocados contains around 190 kcals. Many fruit products have a similar amount of calories. This is the case for bananas, blackberries or blackcurrants. To burn the calories generated by 220 grams of avocado, you will need to do 50 minutes of cycling or 65 minutes of horse riding or 35 minutes of playing tennis or 30 minutes of running or 41 minutes of swimming.
It should be noted that it contains fiber (6.7 g), which facilitates slimming, regulates the functioning of the intestines, stabilizes blood sugar and promotes the feeling of satiety. Finally, it is low in sodium (7 mg).
Due to its many medicinal properties, avocados are recommended for people suffering from atherosclerosis and type II diabetes. In addition, the inclusion of the fruit in the diet is recommended for pregnant women, as it contains folic acid. This mineral plays an important role in preventing neural tube defects in the fetus.