Nutritious & Health Benefits
Avocados have a lot of calories, with 50 calories for each ounce.
The recommended serving size is
1/3 of
a medium avocado (50 grams or 1.7 ounces).
Avocados are:
- High in fat, but it's monounsaturated fat. As long as eat them in moderation it helps lower bad
cholesterol.
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Low in sugar and contain fiber (which helps to feel full longer).
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Rich in many vitamins and minerals. In a 100-gram serving, it provides:
- 485 milligrams of potassium
- 81 micrograms of folate
- 0.257 milligrams of vitamin B6
- 10 milligrams of vitamin C
- 2.07 milligrams of vitamin E
Avocados helps:
- Prevent disease and may help ward off:
- Cancer
- Arthritis and osteoporosis
- Depression
- Inflammation
- The nutrients in avocados can also help maintain the health of:
- Digestion
- Blood pressure
- Heart
- Isionregnancy