Calories in Avocado, for use on a sandwich
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Avocado, for use on a sandwich contains 160 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of guideline amount on regular sandwich (30 g) provides about 48 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for copper, 20% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 160 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.7 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 7 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Total sugars C | 0.66 g | |
| Protein C | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C C | 10 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.1 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K C | 21 µg | 18% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.067 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.26 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 81 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 14.2 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron C | 0.55 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 52 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 485 mg | 10% |
| Zinc C | 0.64 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 20%
- Fat 76%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 9.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.7 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 62 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 271 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 24 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 28 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 73.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 81 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Avocado
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avocado, Hass, peeled, raw Raw | 206 | 1.8 g | 8.3 g | 20.3 g |
| Avocado, raw Raw | 160 | 2 g | 8.5 g | 14.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grape leaves stuffed with rice | 168 | 2.3 g | 13.9 g | 12 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with cream sauce, restaurant | 200 | 3.8 g | 15.2 g | 14.3 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with cream sauce, and added vegetables, restaurant | 187 | 3.8 g | 15.6 g | 12.8 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with cream sauce, meat, and added vegetables, restaurant | 199 | 5.7 g | 15.4 g | 13.2 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with cream sauce and seafood, restaurant | 197 | 5.5 g | 15.3 g | 13.2 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with cream sauce and meat, restaurant | 209 | 5.8 g | 15 g | 14.5 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with cream sauce, seafood, and added vegetables, restaurant | 187 | 5.5 g | 15.6 g | 12 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with cream sauce and poultry, restaurant | 202 | 5.9 g | 15 g | 13.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in avocado?
100 g of avocado has 160 kcal. Guideline amount on regular sandwich (30 g): about 48 kcal. Guideline amount on large sandwich (45 g): about 72 kcal.
How much protein is in avocado?
Avocado contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.6 g in guideline amount on regular sandwich (30 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in avocado?
Avocado has 8.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.7 g of fiber and 0.66 g of sugars.
How much fat is in avocado?
Avocado contains 14.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does avocado contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (21% DV), Folate (B9) (20% DV), Vitamin K (18% DV), Vitamin B6 (15% DV) and Vitamin E (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in avocado?
100 g contains 7 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does avocado have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, avocado, for use on a sandwich has 160 kcal, while avocado, Hass, peeled, raw has 206 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710248. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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