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Calories in an avocado

A typical serving of avocado (1/2 avocado, 100 g) has about 160 calories. Per 100 g: 160 kcal, 2 g protein, 8.5 g carbs, 14.7 g fat. The same 100 g carries 6.7 g of fiber and 0.7 g of sugar. Most of the energy comes from fat.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1/2 avocado100 g160 kcal
1 whole avocado201 g322 kcal
1 cup, cubed150 g240 kcal
100 g100 g160 kcal

Macros per 100 g

2 g
Protein
8.5 g
Carbs
14.7 g
Fat
6.7 g
Fiber
0.7 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

A fruit that eats like a fat source: over 80% of its calories come from its oils. On the energy-density scale, 160 kcal per 100 g puts avocado at the moderate end. Fiber is the standout at 6.7 g per 100 g, which slows a portion down more than the calorie count suggests.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in an avocado?

A typical serving (1/2 avocado, 100 g) has about 160 calories, and 100 g has 160 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in an avocado?

There are 2 g of protein in 100 g of avocado, which works out to about 2 g per serving (1/2 avocado). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

Is an avocado high in fat?

Yes, in the plain arithmetic sense: 14.7 g of fat per 100 g supplies about 83% of the calories. Whether that fits your day depends on your totals, not on the food alone.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 171705 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171705 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.