Avocado
A creamy, nutrient-dense fruit prized for its monounsaturated fat, fiber, and potassium. Ripe avocado works across breakfast, lunch, and dinner — and it's one of the most versatile fats you can keep in the kitchen.
Nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories
- 160
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 9 g
- Fat
- 15 g
Avocado is the rare ingredient that feels indulgent and nutritious at the same time. Per 100 grams it brings roughly 160 calories, almost all of it from heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, plus around 7 grams of fiber and a healthy dose of potassium.
How to choose and store
Pick avocados that yield to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy. Store unripe fruit at room temperature, then move ripe ones to the fridge to slow them down. Once cut, a squeeze of lime and an airtight wrap keep the flesh green.
Why it’s worth eating
From breakfast toast to a silky dairy-free pasta sauce, avocado adapts to almost any meal — and it brings real nutrition along for the ride. Read more in our guide below.