One medium whole avocado typically contains between 225 and 250 calories. For example, Harvard's Nutrition Source states a medium avocado has about 240 calories
, while Healthline lists 250 calories for a medium avocado
, and the USDA reports around 227 calories
. The calorie content can vary depending on the avocado's size and variety, generally ranging from about 200 to 300 calories per whole fruit
. To summarize:
- Medium avocado: ~225 to 250 calories
- Calorie range for whole avocado: 200 to 300 calories depending on size and variety
This calorie content mainly comes from healthy fats, primarily monounsaturated fat, which makes up a significant portion of the avocado's fat content
