Nutrients in Avocados

Now that everyone who watched the Super Bowl has seen the ads for the avocado, let’s take a look at the nutrition profile of avocados without the pit and skin.

The first thing that jumps out is the fat content: 21 grams of fat in the average-size avocado. A close look shows only 3 grams are saturated fat; the bulk of the fat, 13 grams, is monounsaturated fat, the same healthy fat that’s found in olive oil. And even before you ask “Is avocado oil a good fat to use in salads and cooking?” the answer is . . .

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