Calories in
avocados, raw, all commercial varieties
160 kcal per 100 g Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties contains 160 calories per 100 grams, or about 240 calories per cup, cubes. Per 100 g it provides 2.0 g protein, 8.5 g carbohydrate and 14.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 20% carbohydrate, 5% protein, 76% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, cubes | 150.0 g | 240 | 3.0 g | 12.8 g | 22.0 g |
| 1 cup, pureed | 230.0 g | 368 | 4.6 g | 19.6 g | 33.7 g |
| 1 cup, sliced | 146.0 g | 234 | 2.9 g | 12.5 g | 21.4 g |
| 1 avocado, NS as to Florida or California | 201.0 g | 322 | 4.0 g | 17.1 g | 29.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup, cubes
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup, cubes |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 160 kcal | 240 kcal |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 3.0 g |
| Total fat | 14.7 g | 22.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 12.8 g |
| Fibre | 6.7 g | 10.1 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | 1.0 g |
| Sodium | 7.0 mg | 10.5 mg |
| Potassium | 485.0 mg | 727.5 mg |
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | 18.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10.0 mg | 15.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 7.0 µg | 10.5 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 73.2 g | 109.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171705). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How avocados, raw, all commercial varieties compares
Among the 92 fruits and fruit juices items on this site, avocados, raw, all commercial varieties ranks 7 of 92 by calorie density, against a category average of 74 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 116% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1.3 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup, cubes (240 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 49 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in avocados, raw, all commercial varieties?
Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties contains 160 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 240 calories per cup, cubes. It also provides 2.0 g of protein, 8.5 g of carbohydrate and 14.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of avocados, raw, all commercial varieties?
By calories, avocados, raw, all commercial varieties is roughly 20% carbohydrate, 5% protein and 76% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup, cubes?
About 49 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the avocados, raw, all commercial varieties I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.