Fruits · per 100g
A creamy, high-fat fruit with a buttery texture and mild nutty flavor, the avocado is a unique botanical berry that serves as a dense source of heart-healthy lipids and dietary fiber.
Fat, Pantothenic acid
Sum of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, Potassium
Vitamin E, Vitamin C
Pantothenic acid, Magnesium
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
The avocado was historically known as the 'alligator pear' due to its green, scaly skin, and its name is derived from the Nahuatl word 'āhuacatl', which also translates to 'testicle' in reference to the fruit's shape.
Standout nutrients
Folate
Potassium
Dietary fibre
Pantothenic acid
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
High water requirements and transport emissions from major producing regions like Mexico and Chile.
Storage
Do Not Refrigerate Until Ripe
3–5 days
Keep at room temperature to ripen.
Refrigerate
3–5 days
Once ripe, refrigeration slows further softening.
Consume Immediately After Cutting
1–2 days
Oxidizes quickly; store with lemon juice and airtight.
Flavour
Harmonized from 4 validated sources
Claim citations
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