calories for an avocado
The Skinny on the Fat and Calories. Avocados are high in fat. But it's monounsaturated fat, which is a good fat that helps lower bad cholesterol, as long as you eat them in moderation. Avocados have a lot of calories. The recommended serving size is smaller than youâd expect: 1/5 of a medium avocado (or 1 ounce) is 50 calories. Store avocados at room temperature, keeping in mind that they can take 4 to 5 days to ripen. To speed up the ripening process, put them in a paper bag along with an apple or banana.
Total Calories. Although Florida avocados are the larger of the two types typically found in stores, they have fewer calories per gram. Half of a Florida avocado weighing 304 grams has roughly 180 calories.