Calories in Avocado, raw
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Avocado, raw contains 160 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (15 g) provides about 24 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly, where the median is 46 kcal per 100 g across 135 foods.
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
- Protein2 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber6.7 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.66 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat14.7 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium7 mgin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- 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, for use on a sandwich | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots, raw, salad with apples Raw | 181 | 0.85 g | 8.6 g | 16 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from fresh Raw | 190 | 1.9 g | 18.6 g | 12.3 g |
| Potato, home fries, from fresh Raw | 185 | 2 g | 18.8 g | 11.5 g |
| Sweet potato fries, from fresh Raw | 156 | 1.5 g | 16.4 g | 9.4 g |
| Potato, hash brown, from fresh, with cheese Raw | 223 | 5.1 g | 16.2 g | 15.5 g |
| Olives, stuffed | 141 | 1.2 g | 5 g | 12.9 g |
| Olives, green | 145 | 1 g | 3.8 g | 15.3 g |
| Potato, scalloped, from fresh, with meat Raw | 173 | 7.4 g | 12.9 g | 10.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw avocado?
100 g of raw avocado has 160 kcal. 1 slice (15 g): about 24 kcal. 1 cup (150 g): about 240 kcal. 1 fruit (150 g): about 240 kcal.
How much protein is in raw avocado?
Raw avocado contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.3 g in 1 slice (15 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw avocado?
Raw 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 raw avocado?
Raw 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 raw 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 raw avocado?
100 g contains 7 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2709223. 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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