Half an avocado contains approximately 160 calories. This is based on a typical serving size of about 100 grams, which corresponds to half of a medium avocado
. Some sources report a slightly lower calorie count, around 130 to 150 calories for half an avocado, depending on the avocado size and variety
. In summary:
- Half an average medium avocado (about 100g) = ~160 calories
- Half a small avocado may have fewer calories, around 80 to 130 calories
- The calories mainly come from healthy fats, primarily monounsaturated fat, which makes up about 76% of the calories in half an avocado
Thus, half an avocado is a nutrient-dense food with moderate calories, rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
