How Many Calories in Avocado?
About 160 kcal for half an avocado (100 g). Here's how it fits into your day, and how to make it lighter without giving it up.
How it fits your day
| A 1,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, women) | 11% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 8% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 6% |
Love Avocado? Keep it, and still get in shape.
Train 1-to-1 with Tarek at Nogs Gym, Al Quoz. He builds your training and nutrition around the food you actually eat in Dubai, and reviews your progress every 4 weeks. Men and women welcome.
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The lighter swap
Half an avocado is a healthy portion. A whole one is about 320 kcal, so measure it when you are losing fat.
Coach's take
Light on calories, so it fits easily into most days. Just watch what you eat alongside it.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Avocado?
About 160 kcal for half an avocado (100 g), with 2g protein, 9g carbs and 15g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Avocado and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Avocado is about 8% of a 2,000 kcal day. Half an avocado is a healthy portion. A whole one is about 320 kcal, so measure it when you are losing fat.
How long does it take to burn off Avocado?
About 32 minutes of brisk walking for a 75 kg adult. It's easier to adjust the portion than to try to burn it off, which is why we build favourite foods into our clients' plans.
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Values are estimates for a typical Dubai restaurant portion, based on published nutrition data and standard recipes. Portions and recipes vary between restaurants.
Lose fat without giving up Avocado
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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