Vitamins and Minerals - Avocado

Also known as "fruit of the gods", the avocado is an excellent source of healthy fats and drinks rich in oleic acid (omega 9), monounsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids and lutein, whose regular use keeps us from cardiovascular disease and helps the body absorb more nutrients from other foods easily that it is combined. Wonderful in fresh salads!


Vitamins:

     Vitamin A: 293 Ui
     Vitamin C: 20.1mg
     Vitamin B1: 0.135mg
     Vitamin B2: 0.261mg
     Vitamin B3: 3.493mg
     Vitamin B9: 163mcg
     Vitamin E: 4.16mg
     Vitamin K: 42.2mcg



Minerals:

     Potassium: 975mg
     Phosphorus: 105mg
     Magnesium: 58mg
     Calcium: 24mg
     Sodium: 14mg
     Iron: 1.11mg
     Selenium: 0.8mcg
     Copper: 0.328mg
     Zinc: 1.29mg

An average avocado contains 322 calories, 13.5g fiber and 4.02g protein.