Fruit
How much protein is in an avocado?
Avocado has 2 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 avocado, 201 g) has 4 g of protein and 322 calories.
- Protein, 1 avocado (201 g)
- 4 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 1.3 g
Low protein density
Protein in avocado by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, pureed (230 g) | 4.6 g | 368 | 19.6 g | 33.8 g |
| 1 cup, cubes (150 g) | 3 g | 240 | 12.8 g | 22.1 g |
| 1 cup, sliced (146 g) | 2.9 g | 234 | 12.4 g | 21.5 g |
| 1 NLEA Serving (50 g) | 1 g | 80 | 4.3 g | 7.4 g |
| 1 avocado (201 g) | 4 g | 322 | 17.1 g | 29.5 g |
| 100 g | 2 g | 160 | 8.5 g | 14.7 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 160
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 8.5 g
- Fat
- 14.7 g
- Fibre
- 6.7 g
- Sugar
- 0.7 g
- Sodium
- 7 mg
Fruit: most protein per calorie
- Raspberries 2.3 g protein per 100 cal
- Peach 2.3 g protein per 100 cal
- Strawberries 2.2 g protein per 100 cal
- Watermelon 2 g protein per 100 cal
- Orange 1.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Mango 1.3 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is an avocado high in protein?
Not really. It has 1.3 g of protein per 100 calories. That's fine: not every food needs to be a protein food.
How much protein is in 100 g of avocado?
2 g, with 160 calories.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 171705: "Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.