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Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size: (1/2 Avocado Serving) |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 144 |
Calories from Fat 120 |
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% Daily Value* |
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Polyunsaturated Fat 1.57g |
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Monounsaturated Fat 8.48g |
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Total Carbohydrates 7.47g |
2% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Calories |
2,000 |
2,500 |
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Total Fat |
Less than |
65g |
80g |
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Sat Fat |
Less than |
20g |
25g |
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Cholesterol |
Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
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Sodium |
Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
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Total Carbohydrate |
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300g |
300g |
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Dietary Fiber |
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25g |
30g |
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In a
California Avocado
(
(1/2 Avocado Serving) ) there are about
144
calories out of which
120 calories come from fat. The total fat content of (1/2 Avocado Serving) California Avocado is 13.33 g. Within the fat content, a California Avocado contains 1.84 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 1.57 g of polyunsaturated fat and 8.48 g of monounsaturated fat.
To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in a
(1/2 Avocado Serving)
California Avocado
is
0
mg.
A food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. A
(1/2 Avocado Serving)
California Avocado
contains about
5.9 g of fiber. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day.
When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. A single
(1/2 Avocado Serving)
California Avocado
contains about
7 mg of sodium. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.
Carbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Total carbs in a
California Avocado
is
7.47 (g), 2% of daily value.
Sugar in a California Avocado is about 0.26 g and the amount of protein in a
California Avocado
is approximately
1.7
g.
Please refer to the nutrition facts label seen to the left for a full breakdown of complete nutrition found in a
California Avocado .
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