Calories in Avocado
Per ½ medium, 100 g
Avocado has 160 calories per ½ medium, 100 g. That is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 2.0 g of protein, 8.5 g of carbohydrate, 14.7 g of fat and 6.7 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 160 calories and 2.0 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in fibre. Mostly monounsaturated fat, and one of the few fruits worth measuring if calories are tight.
Calories and macros
| Per ½ medium, 100 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 160 kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 2.0 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 8.5 g | 3% |
| Fat | 14.7 g | 14.7 g | 21% |
| Fibre | 6.7 g | 6.7 g | 22% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about an avocado
How many calories are in an avocado?
Avocado has 160 calories per ½ medium, 100 g, which is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of avocado?
100 g of avocado contains 160 calories.
How much protein is in an avocado?
One serving of ½ medium, 100 g provides 2.0 g of protein — 2.0 g per 100 g, or 4% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in an avocado?
One serving of ½ medium, 100 g contains 8.5 g of carbohydrate, of which 6.7 g is fibre.
What is an avocado a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, avocado qualifies as high in fibre. 6 g or more of fibre per 100 g.