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Avocado

Per 100 g (3.5 oz), avocado combines 6.7 g of fiber with 160 kcal, a low energy density.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Avocado

  • 160 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 2 gProtein per 100 g
  • 6.7 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 70 g (2.5 oz) serving provides about 112 kcal, 1.4 g of protein, and 4.7 g of fiber.

Values for avocado per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 70 g (2.5 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (70 g (2.5 oz))
Calories160 kcal112 kcal
Protein2 g1.4 g
Carbohydrates8.5 g6 g
of which sugars0.7 g0.5 g
Fiber6.7 g4.7 g
Fat14.7 g10.3 g
of which saturated2.1 g1.5 g
Water73.2 g51.2 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Low energy density; a lot of fiber per calorie; high water content.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in fiber
It has at least 3 g of fiber per 100 g. Fiber adds bulk and slows digestion, which contributes to fullness, and it helps keep you regular; constipation is a common side effect of GLP-1 medications. It is usually easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water.
Nutritious in small servings
It provides protein, healthy fats, or other nutrients in a small volume. That is practical when you eat little and every bite needs to count.

Frequently asked questions about avocado

How many grams of protein are in half an avocado?

Half an avocado, our reference serving of 70 g (2.5 oz), has about 1.4 g of protein. 100 g (3.5 oz) of avocado has 2 g of protein. That is 1.3 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many kcal are in half an avocado?

Half an avocado, our reference serving of 70 g (2.5 oz), has about 112 kcal. 100 g (3.5 oz) of avocado has 160 kcal. That is a low energy density.

How much fiber is in half an avocado?

Half an avocado, our reference serving of 70 g (2.5 oz), has about 4.7 g of fiber. 100 g (3.5 oz) of avocado has 6.7 g of fiber. It carries our “High in fiber” tag.

Does avocado keep you full?

Yes, very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. It is based on: low energy density; a lot of fiber per calorie; high water content. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

How does avocado fit into eating on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about avocado on a GLP-1 medication. “High in fiber”: a good amount of fiber, which helps keep you regular; it is easier to tolerate when you increase it gradually and drink enough water. “Nutritious in small servings”: a lot of nutrition in a small volume, which is practical when you eat little. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What is a typical serving of avocado?

We use 70 g (2.5 oz) as a typical serving, roughly half an avocado. That amount provides about 112 kcal, 1.4 g of protein, and 4.7 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties (FDC ID 171705). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .