Is Avocado good for your health condition?
Avocado is an unusual fruit that is high in fat, mostly the unsaturated kind, and very low in sugar. It is energy dense, so serving size matters.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 160 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.5 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g |
| Fibre | 6.7 g |
| Fat | 14.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
| Potassium | 485 mg |
| Purines | 18.4 mg per 100 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties". Purines: USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods, Release 2 (2025).
Quick guide by condition
| Diabetes or prediabetes | Usually fine in normal portions |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | Low in salt |
| High cholesterol | Watch the portion |
| High uric acid or gout | Low purine: usually fine |
| Weight loss goal | Moderate calories |
This guide only uses the nutrient numbers above (rules explained on How it works). It is general information and does not know your medicines, test results or portion size.
Common questions
Can people with diabetes eat avocado?
Going by its sugar and carbohydrate numbers, the general guide is: usually fine in normal portions. Portion, cooking method and what you eat it with all change the effect on blood sugar, so check with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Is avocado OK for high uric acid or gout?
Purine level: 18.4 mg per 100 g. General guide: Low purine: usually fine. Purine tables describe the food, not your body, so ask your doctor what is right for you.
Is avocado good for high blood pressure?
Sodium is 7 mg per 100 g. General guide: low in salt. Salt added during cooking often matters more than the food itself.