Calories in Avocados, raw, California
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Avocados, raw, California contains 167 kcal per 100 g. A 1 NLEA serving (50 g) provides about 84 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5), 22% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 19% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 167 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 15.4 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 8 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.6 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 6.8 g | 24% |
| Total sugars M | 0.3 g | |
| Protein M | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A ? | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C M | 8.8 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K M | 21 µg | 18% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.075 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.5 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.29 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 89 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 14.2 mg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.61 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus M | 54 mg | 4% |
| Potassium M | 507 mg | 11% |
| Zinc M | 0.68 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.17 mg | 19% |
| Manganese M | 0.15 mg | 6% |
| Selenium M | 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 19%
- Fat 77%
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 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber6.8 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars0.3 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat15.4 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium8 mgin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.3 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 |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.06 g |
| Glucose M | 0.08 g |
| Fructose M | 0.08 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0.08 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.025 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.072 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.083 g |
| Leucine M | 0.14 g |
| Lysine M | 0.13 g |
| Methionine M | 0.037 g |
| Cystine M | 0.027 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.095 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.048 g |
| Valine M | 0.11 g |
| Arginine M | 0.087 g |
| Histidine M | 0.048 g |
| Alanine M | 0.11 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.23 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.28 g |
| Glycine M | 0.1 g |
| Proline M | 0.096 g |
| Serine M | 0.11 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.11 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 1.7 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.049 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 9.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.7 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 63 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 271 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 24 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 27 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.32 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 2 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 5 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 76 mg |
Other components (8)
| Water M | 72.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
| Energy C | 697 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 147 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 89 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.7 mg |
Other forms of Avocados
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avocado, raw Raw | 160 | 2 g | 8.5 g | 14.7 g |
| Avocados, raw, Florida Raw | 120 | 2.2 g | 7.8 g | 10.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olives, green, Manzanilla, stuffed with pimiento | 130 | 1.2 g | 5 g | 12.9 g |
| Olives, pickled, canned or bottled, green Canned | 145 | 1 g | 3.8 g | 15.3 g |
| Avocado, Hass, peeled, raw Raw | 206 | 1.8 g | 8.3 g | 20.3 g |
| Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) Canned | 116 | 0.84 g | 6 g | 10.9 g |
| Olives, ripe, canned (jumbo-super colossal) Canned | 81 | 0.97 g | 5.6 g | 6.9 g |
| Apple salad with dressing | 180 | 1.5 g | 12.2 g | 14.2 g |
| Sapodilla, raw Raw | 83 | 0.44 g | 20 g | 1.1 g |
| Raspberries, raw Raw | 52 | 1.2 g | 11.9 g | 0.65 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw avocados?
100 g of raw avocados has 167 kcal. 1 NLEA serving (50 g): about 84 kcal. 1 fruit, without skin and seed (136 g): about 227 kcal. 1 cup, pureed (230 g): about 384 kcal.
How much protein is in raw avocados?
Raw avocados contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.98 g in 1 NLEA serving (50 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw avocados?
Raw avocados has 8.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.8 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw avocados?
Raw avocados contains 15.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw avocados contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Pantothenic acid (B5) (29% DV), Folate (B9) (22% DV), copper (19% DV), Vitamin K (18% DV) and Vitamin B6 (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw avocados?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 171706. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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