How many calories are in avocado?
One avocado (without skin and seed, 4.8 oz, 136 g) has 227 calories. Per 3.5 oz (100 g): 167 calories.
Numbers are for the USDA entry Avocados, raw, California. Other forms are compared below.
Calories in avocado by size and measure
| Measure | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (pureed) | 8.1 oz (230 g) | 384 calories | 4.5 g | 19.9 g | 35.4 g |
| 1/2 cup | 4.1 oz (115 g) | 192 calories | 2.3 g | 9.9 g | 17.7 g |
| 1 fruit (without skin and seed) | 4.8 oz (136 g) | 227 calories | 2.7 g | 11.8 g | 21 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 47 calories | 0.56 g | 2.4 g | 4.4 g |
| 100 g | 3.5 oz | 167 calories | 2 g | 8.6 g | 15.4 g |
Weights are the household measures USDA lists for this exact food.
Where the calories come from
One avocado (without skin and seed, 4.8 oz, 136 g) has:
- Protein: 2.7 g per serving, about 4% of calories
- Carbs: 11.8 g per serving, about 19% of calories
- Fat: 21 g per serving, about 77% of calories
Shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat. USDA calculates total calories with factors specific to each food, so shares are approximate.
Raw, cooked and other forms
Per 100 g, the 4 USDA entries below range from 120 calories in avocados, raw, florida to 206 calories in avocado, hass, peeled, raw.
| USDA entry | Per 100 g | Per serving | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avocados, raw, California | 167 calories | 227 calories per 1 fruit (without skin and seed) (136 g) | 72.3% |
| Avocados, raw | 160 calories | 322 calories per 1 avocado (NS as to Florida or California) (201 g) | 73.2% |
| Avocados, raw, Florida | 120 calories | 365 calories per 1 fruit without skin and seeds (304 g) | 78.8% |
| Avocado, Hass, peeled, raw | 206 calories | — | 67% |
Each row is a separate USDA entry with its own household measure. A dash means USDA lists no comparable measure for that entry.
How avocado compares with other fruits
Among the 50 fruits people look up most, avocado ranks 3rd for calories per 3.5 oz (100 g) and 2nd per typical serving.
| # | Food | Serving | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dates | 1 date (pitted), 24 g | 66 calories | 277 calories |
| 2 | Prunes | 1 oz, 28.3 g | 68 calories | 240 calories |
| 3 | Avocado | 1 fruit (without skin and seed), 136 g | 227 calories | 167 calories |
| 4 | Cranberry sauce | 1 slice, 57 g | 91 calories | 159 calories |
| 5 | Persimmon | 1 fruit, 25 g | 32 calories | 127 calories |
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| 7 | Bananas | 1 medium, 118 g | 114 calories | 97 calories |
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| 18 | Kiwi fruit | 1 fruit, 75 g | 48 calories | 64 calories |
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| 21 | Blueberries | 1 cup, 148 g | 85 calories | 57 calories |
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| 28 | Orange | 1 fruit, 140 g | 66 calories | 47 calories |
| … | ||||
| 43 | Strawberries | 1 cup (halves), 152 g | 50 calories | 33 calories |
The list is the 50 fruits most asked about in US searches for protein, calories, carbs, sugar and fiber, each as one USDA entry with its usual serving. Rows in between are skipped (…).
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Sources
Nutrients and household measures: USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release (accessed 2026-10-14)
- Avocados, raw, California: Avocados, raw, California, FDC ID 171706 (SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01) · full nutrition facts
- Avocados, raw: Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties, FDC ID 171705 (SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01) · full nutrition facts
- Avocados, raw, Florida: Avocados, raw, Florida, FDC ID 171707 (SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01)
- Avocado, Hass, peeled, raw: Avocado, Hass, peeled, raw, FDC ID 2710824 (Foundation Foods, published 2024-10-31)
Comparison foods:
- Dates: Dates, medjool, FDC ID 168191
- Prunes: Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked, FDC ID 168162
- Cranberry sauce: Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened, FDC ID 173961
- Persimmon: Persimmons, native, raw, FDC ID 169943
- Bananas: Bananas, ripe and slightly ripe, raw, FDC ID 1105314
- Kiwi fruit: Kiwi fruit, raw, FDC ID 2709239
- Blueberries: Blueberries, raw, FDC ID 2346411
- Orange: Oranges, raw, navels, FDC ID 746771
- Strawberries: Strawberries, raw, FDC ID 2346409
How we calculate: every amount is the USDA value per 3.5 oz (100 g) scaled to the gram weight USDA lists for that measure. 1 oz = 28.35 g and 1 lb = 453.6 g. A dash (—) means USDA reports no value. How we verify.