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Is avocado healthy? A 50 g serving of avocado (FDA reference amount) has 80 calories, 7.4 g of fat, 3.4 g of fiber, 1 g of protein, and no added sugar, per USDA FoodData Central. Avocado is not one of the FDA's nine major allergens and is not named on the AAP or CDC choking lists.
Avocado: snack check
- No added sugar
No added sugar (whole food) - Not highly processed
Whole fruit, nothing added - Has protein or fiber
3.4 g fiber per 50 g, above 2.8 g (FDC 171705) - Not on choking lists
Not on AAP or CDC choking lists
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| Serving | 50 g (FDA reference amount), raw |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 |
| Added sugars | 0 |
| Protein | 1 |
| Fiber | 3.4 |
| Sodium | 4 |
Numbers: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC 171705 (Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties), 50 g NLEA serving. Checked October 2026.
What's in it
Per 50 g of raw avocado (FDC 171705): 80 calories, 7.4 g of fat, 4.3 g of carbohydrates, 3.4 g of fiber, 0.3 g of sugars, 1 g of protein, 4 mg of sodium, and 243 mg of potassium. A whole avocado weighs about 201 g in USDA's portion data, so a whole one has about four times these numbers.
For kids 4–8
Ripe avocado is soft; it can be mashed, spread on toast, or cut into small cubes. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines recommend no added sugar for kids 5–10; plain avocado has none. A 50 g serving reaches the FDA's 10% Daily Value mark for fiber (2.8 g) but not for protein (5 g).
Swaps and pairings
Avocado on whole-grain toast, mashed with beans in a wrap, or with an egg adds protein to the fiber. Store-bought guacamole often adds salt; compare sodium on the label. Avocado cubes browning in a lunchbox can be slowed with a squeeze of lemon or lime.
Fresh vs store-bought guacamole
Plain avocado has no added salt: 4 mg of sodium per 50 g (FDC 171705). Store-bought guacamole and avocado spreads may add salt, citric acid, or other ingredients, so the label is the place to compare sodium and ingredients.
FAQ
How much avocado can a child eat?
The reference serving is 50 g (FDA reference amount), about a quarter of a 201 g avocado: 80 calories and 3.4 g of fiber (USDA FDC 171705).
Is avocado a good source of fiber?
Yes, by the FDA's definition: 50 g has 3.4 g of fiber, above 2.8 g, which is 10% of the 28 g Daily Value.
Is avocado good for kids?
We share facts, not ratings. Per 50 g: 80 calories, 7.4 g of fat, 3.4 g of fiber, 1 g of protein, no added sugar.
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Facts for parents, not medical or nutrition advice. Ask your pediatrician about allergies or your child's needs.
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