Avocado Nutrition
Avocado Nutrition
Learn all the facts you need to love fresh avocados even more
Discover the avocado benefits for heart health, weight management, type 2 diabetes, and healthy living at every age
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Avocado & Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Learn how the good unsaturated fats in avocados are a nutrient booster that can help the body better absorb fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Avocados and Potassium
Boost your potassium intake with avocados! Discover their nutritional benefits, compare them to bananas, and learn how they support heart health and more.
Protein in Avocados
Protein is found in a wide variety of animal and plant foods. For protein, plant-based sources and/or animal-based sources can be incorporated into a healthy eating pattern.
Avocado Nutrient-Dense & Nutrient Booster
Fresh Avocados are a nutrient-dense food. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, nutrient-dense foods are foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and other substances that may have positive health effects, with relatively few calories.
Dietary Guidelines, MyPlate Food Guide & Where Avocados Fit In
The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity.
Types of Fats: Good Fats & Bad Fats Explained
Not all fats are created equal; some are essential to a healthy diet, and you can find them in various sources. Learn more about the healthy fats you can find in avocados here.
31 Avocado Nutrition Facts & Tips
31 Days of Avocado Goodness.
One reason to love one every day of the month.
Learn about the many nutritional benefits you can get from eating an avocado a day.
Anatomy of an Avocado
While commonly known for their good fat content, it’s also important to recognize the full nutrient package that they offer.
