Avocado

The avocado (Persea americana) is a tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is colloquially known as the Alligator Pear, reflecting its shape and the leather-like appearance of its skin. The two most widely marketed avocado varieties are the rough-skinned, almost Black Hass and the smooth, thin-skinned green Fuerte. The Hass has a smaller pit and a more buttery texture than the Fuerte.

Interesting Facts about Avocado 

1. Absorption of two antioxidants lycopene and beta-carotene increases significantly when fresh avocado (or avocado oil) is added to an otherwise avocado-free salad.
2. The greatest concentration of carotenoids in avocado occurs in the dark green flesh that lies just beneath the skin.
3. It is relatively low-carb food, with about 19% of its calories coming from carbs. It’s also a low-sugar food, containing less than 2 grams of total sugar per cup, and falls very low on the glycemic index.
4. Avocados are sodium and cholesterol-free and have only five grams of fat per serving, most of it the monounsaturated kind
5. There are two grams of fiber in one serving, which is one-fifth of a medium avocado. It contains both insoluble and soluble fiber.

Calories in Avocado

There are 234 calories in 1 cup, sliced (5.1 oz) of Avocados, average all varieties, raw. You’d need to walk 65 minutes to burn 234 calories. Avocado(1/2 ) 75 grams has got about 75 Calories.

Serving Size 1 Medium (145 g), Calories 232, Calories from Fat 188

Total Fat	20.9 g	32%
Saturated Fat	3.1 g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2.7 g	–
Monounsaturated Fat	13.9 g	–
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	10 mg	0%
Potassium	703.15 mg	20%
Carbohydrates	11.9 g	4%
Dietary Fiber	9.9g	40%
Sugars	1g	–
Protein	2.9g	–

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