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Avocado facts and health benefits

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Avocado Scientific Classification

Scientific Name: Persea Americana

Rank	Scientific Name & (Common Name)
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)
Subkingdom	Tracheobionta (Vascular plants)
Infrakingdom
Superdivision	Spermatophyta (Seed plants)
Division	Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants)
Class	Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
Subclass	Magnoliidae
Order	Laurales
Family	Lauraceae (Laurel family)
Genus	Persea Mill. (Bay)
Species	Persea americana Mill. (Avocado)
Synonyms	Laurus persea L. Persea americana Mill. Persea americana P. Mill. Persea americana var. angustifolia Miranda Persea americana var. drymifolia (Schltdl. & Cham.) S. F. Blake Persea americana var. nubigena (L. O. Williams) L. E. Kopp Persea drymifolia Schltdl. & Cham. Persea edulis Raf. Persea gigantea L. O. Williams Persea gratissima C. F. Gaertn. Persea gratissima var. drimyfolia (Schltdl. & Cham.) Mez Persea gratissima var. macrophylla Meisn. Persea gratissima var. oblonga Meisn. Persea gratissima var. praecox Nees Persea gratissima var. vulgaris Meisn. Persea leiogyna S. F. Blake Persea nubigena L. O. Williams Persea paucitriplinervia Lundell Persea persea (L.) Cockerell Persea steyermarkii C. K. Allen

Nutritional value of Avocados, raw, California

Serving Size: 1 serving 30 g

Calories 50 Kcal. Calories from Fat 41.58 Kcal.

Proximity	Amount	% DV
Water	21.7 g	N/D
Energy	50 Kcal	N/D
Energy	209 kJ	N/D
Protein	0.59 g	1.18%
Total Fat (lipid)	4.62 g	13.20%
Ash	0.5 g	N/D
Carbohydrate	2.59 g	1.99%
Total dietary Fiber	2 g	5.26%
Total Sugars	0.09 g	N/D
Sucrose	0.02 g	N/D
Glucose (dextrose)	0.02 g	N/D
Fructose	0.02 g	N/D
Galactose	0.02 g	N/D
Starch	0.03 g	N/D

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium, Ca	4 mg	0.40%
Iron, Fe	0.18 mg	2.25%
Magnesium, Mg	9 mg	2.14%
Phosphorus, P	16 mg	2.29%
Potassium, K	152 mg	3.23%
Sodium, Na	2 mg	0.13%
Zinc, Zn	0.2 mg	1.82%
Copper, Cu	0.051 mg	5.67%
Manganese, Mn	0.045 mg	1.96%
Selenium, Se	0.1 µg	0.18%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Water soluble Vitamins
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.022 mg	1.83%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.043 mg	3.31%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	0.574 mg	3.59%
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)	0.439 mg	8.78%
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	0.086 mg	6.62%
Vitamin B9 (Folate)	27 µg	6.75%
Folate, food	27 µg	N/D
Folate, DEF	27 µg	N/D
Choline	4.3 mg	0.78%
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)	2.6 mg	2.89%
Fat soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A, RAE	2 µg	0.29%
Vitamin A, IU	44 IU	N/D
Beta Carotene	19 µg	N/D
Alpha Carotene	7 µg	N/D
Beta Cryptoxanthin	8 µg	N/D
Betaine	0.2 mg	N/D
Lutein + zeaxanthin	81 µg	N/D
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.59 mg	3.93%
Tocopherol, beta	0.01 mg	N/D
Tocopherol, gamma	0.1 mg	N/D
Tocopherol, delta	0.01 mg	N/D
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	6.3 µg	5.25%

Lipids	Amount	% DV
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.638 g	N/D
Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid)	0.623 g	N/D
Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid)	0.015 g	N/D
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	2.94 g	N/D
Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid)	0.209 g	N/D
Heptadecenoic acid 17:1	0.003 g	N/D
Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid)	2.72 g	N/D
Gadoleic acid 20:1 (eicosenoic acid)	0.007 g	N/D
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.545 g	N/D
Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid)	0.502 g	N/D
Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid)	0.037 g	N/D
18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)	0.033 g	N/D
18:3 n-6 c,c,c	0.004 g	N/D
20:3 undifferentiated	0.005 g	N/D
Stigmasterol	1 mg	N/D
Campesterol	2 mg	N/D
Beta-sitosterol	23 mg	N/D

Amino acids	Amount	% DV
Tryptophan	0.007 g	1.59%
Threonine	0.022 g	1.25%
Isoleucine	0.025 g	1.50%
Leucine	0.042 g	1.14%
Lysine	0.039 g	1.17%
Methionine	0.011 g	N/D
Cystine	0.008 g	N/D
Phenylalanine	0.029 g	N/D
Tyrosine	0.014 g	N/D
Valine	0.032 g	1.52%
Arginine	0.026 g	N/D
Histidine	0.014 g	1.14%
Alanine	0.032 g	N/D
Aspartic acid	0.07 g	N/D
Glutamic acid	0.085 g	N/D
Glycine	0.031 g	N/D
Proline	0.029 g	N/D
Serine	0.034 g	N/D

*Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

Source:
https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

Nutritional value of Avocados, raw, Florida

Serving Size: 1 cup, 230 g

Calories 276 Kcal. Calories from Fat 208.26 Kcal.

Proximity	Amount	% DV
Water	181.26 g	N/D
Energy	276 Kcal	N/D
Energy	1152 kJ	N/D
Protein	5.13 g	10.26%
Total Fat (lipid)	23.14 g	66.11%
Ash	2.48 g	N/D
Carbohydrate	17.99 g	13.84%
Total dietary Fiber	12.9 g	33.95%
Total Sugars	5.57 g	N/D
Glucose (dextrose)	4.99 g	N/D
Fructose	0.57 g	N/D

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium, Ca	23 mg	2.30%
Iron, Fe	0.39 mg	4.88%
Magnesium, Mg	55 mg	13.10%
Phosphorus, P	92 mg	13.14%
Potassium, K	807 mg	17.17%
Sodium, Na	5 mg	0.33%
Zinc, Zn	0.92 mg	8.36%
Copper, Cu	0.715 mg	79.44%
Manganese, Mn	0.219 mg	9.52%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Water soluble Vitamins
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.048 mg	4.00%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.122 mg	9.38%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	1.546 mg	9.66%
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)	2.141 mg	42.82%
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	0.179 mg	13.77%
Vitamin B9 (Folate)	80 µg	20.00%
Folate, food	80 µg	N/D
Folate, DEF	80 µg	N/D
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)	40 mg	44.44%
Fat soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A, RAE	16 µg	2.29%
Vitamin A, IU	322 IU	N/D
Beta Carotene	122 µg	N/D
Alpha Carotene	62 µg	N/D
Beta Cryptoxanthin	83 µg	N/D
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	6.12 mg	40.80%
Tocopherol, beta	0.18 mg	N/D
Tocopherol, gamma	0.9 mg	N/D

Lipids	Amount	% DV
Fatty acids, total saturated	4.508 g	N/D
Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid)	4.381 g	N/D
Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid)	0.127 g	N/D
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	12.68 g	N/D
Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid)	1.897 g	N/D
Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid)	10.785 g	N/D
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	3.855 g	N/D
Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid)	3.634 g	N/D
Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid)	0.221 g	N/D

Amino acids	Amount	% DV
Tryptophan	0.064 g	14.55%
Threonine	0.189 g	10.74%
Isoleucine	0.216 g	12.92%
Leucine	0.368 g	9.96%
Lysine	0.338 g	10.11%
Methionine	0.097 g	N/D
Cystine	0.071 g	N/D
Phenylalanine	0.248 g	N/D
Tyrosine	0.124 g	N/D
Valine	0.276 g	13.07%
Arginine	0.228 g	N/D
Histidine	0.127 g	10.31%
Alanine	0.278 g	N/D
Aspartic acid	0.607 g	N/D
Glutamic acid	0.738 g	N/D
Glycine	0.267 g	N/D
Proline	0.253 g	N/D
Serine	0.294 g	N/D

Source:
https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

Nutritional value of Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties

Serving Size: 1 cup,150 g

Calories 240 Kcal. Calories from Fat 197.91Kcal.

Proximity	Amount	% DV
Water	109.84 g	N/D
Energy	240 Kcal	N/D
Energy	1005 kJ	N/D
Protein	3 g	6.00%
Total Fat (lipid)	21.99 g	62.83%
Ash	2.37 g	N/D
Carbohydrate	12.79 g	9.84%
Total dietary Fiber	10.1 g	26.58%
Total Sugars	0.99 g	N/D
Sucrose	0.09 g	N/D
Glucose (dextrose)	0.56 g	N/D
Fructose	0.18 g	N/D
Galactose	0.15 g	N/D
Starch	0.17 g	N/D

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium, Ca	18 mg	1.80%
Iron, Fe	0.82 mg	10.25%
Magnesium, Mg	44 mg	10.48%
Phosphorus, P	78 mg	11.14%
Potassium, K	728 mg	15.49%
Sodium, Na	10 mg	0.67%
Zinc, Zn	0.96 mg	8.73%
Copper, Cu	0.285 mg	31.67%
Manganese, Mn	0.213 mg	9.26%
Selenium, Se	0.6 µg	1.09%
Fluoride	10.5 µg	0.26%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Water soluble Vitamins
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.101 mg	8.42%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.195 mg	15.00%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	2.607 mg	16.29%
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)	2.083 mg	41.66%
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	0.386 mg	29.69%
Vitamin B9 (Folate)	122 µg	30.50%
Folate, food	122 µg	N/D
Folate, DEF	122 µg	N/D
Choline	21.3 mg	3.87%
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)	15 mg	16.67%
Fat soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A, RAE	10 µg	1.43%
Vitamin A, IU	219 IU	N/D
Beta Carotene	93 µg	N/D
Alpha Carotene	36 µg	N/D
Beta Cryptoxanthin	42 µg	N/D
Betaine	1.1 mg	N/D
Lutein + zeaxanthin	406 µg	N/D
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	3.1 mg	20.67%
Tocopherol, beta	0.07 mg	N/D
Tocopherol, gamma	0.49 mg	N/D
Tocopherol, delta	0.03 mg	N/D
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	31.5 µg	26.25%

Lipids	Amount	% DV
Fatty acids, total saturated	3.189 g	N/D
Caprylic acid 8:00 (octanoic acid)	0.002 g	N/D
Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid)	3.112 g	N/D
Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid)	0.074 g	N/D
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	14.698 g	N/D
Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid)	1.047 g	N/D
Heptadecenoic acid 17:1	0.015 g	N/D
Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid)	13.599 g	N/D
Gadoleic acid 20:1 (eicosenoic acid)	0.037 g	N/D
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	2.724 g	N/D
Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid)	2.511 g	N/D
Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid)	0.188 g	N/D
18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)	0.166 g	N/D
18:3 n-6 c,c,c	0.022 g	N/D
20:3 undifferentiated	0.024 g	N/D
Stigmasterol	3 mg	N/D
Campesterol	8 mg	N/D
Beta-sitosterol	114 mg	N/D

Amino acids	Amount	% DV
Tryptophan	0.037 g	8.41%
Threonine	0.109 g	6.19%
Isoleucine	0.126 g	7.54%
Leucine	0.214 g	5.79%
Lysine	0.198 g	5.92%
Methionine	0.057 g	N/D
Cystine	0.041 g	N/D
Phenylalanine	0.146 g	N/D
Tyrosine	0.074 g	N/D
Valine	0.161 g	7.62%
Arginine	0.132 g	N/D
Histidine	0.074 g	6.01%
Alanine	0.164 g	N/D
Aspartic acid	0.354 g	N/D
Glutamic acid	0.43 g	N/D
Glycine	0.156 g	N/D
Proline	0.147 g	N/D
Serine	0.171 g	N/D

Others	Amount	% DV
Anthocyanidins
Cyanidin	0.49 mg	N/D
Flavan-3-ols
(-)-Epicatechin	0.6 mg	N/D
(-)-Epigallocatechin 3-gallate	0.2 mg	N/D
Proanthocyanidin
Proanthocyanidin dimers	1.8 mg	N/D
Proanthocyanidin trimers	1.7 mg	N/D
Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers	5 mg	N/D
Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers	0.8 mg	N/D

Source:
https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

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