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Avocado
A nutrient-dense fruit with a creamy texture and mild flavor. Avocados are known for their healthy fats and are commonly used in salads, sandwiches, and dips like guacamole.
Updated 4/3/2025
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Food Calculators
Nutrition Calculator
Calculate nutrition information for Avocado based on serving size
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Standard serving: 1 medium avocado (150g) (150g)
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Values are based on USDA data and may vary by brand and preparation method.
Freshness Calculator
Calculate when your avocado will expire based on purchase date and storage method
Storage Guidelines
Refrigerator Storage (40°F / 4°C)
Keep your refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C)
Raw
3-5 days when ripe
Cooked
N/A
Storage Tips:
To slow ripening, store whole ripe avocados in the refrigerator. For cut avocados, sprinkle with lemon juice, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
How to Tell If Avocado Has Gone Bad
Spoilage Indicators
- •Overly soft texture with indentations that don't bounce back
- •Dark, sunken spots on the skin
- •Gray or brown discoloration of the flesh
- •Rancid or sour smell
Food Safety Tips
- •Wash avocados before cutting to prevent transferring bacteria from the skin to the flesh
- •Discard avocados with mold or an off smell
- •Refrigerate cut avocados promptly
- •Consume prepared avocado dishes like guacamole within 24 hours
Preparation Tips
Preparation Tips
- •To check ripeness, gently press the skin - it should yield slightly but not feel mushy
- •Cut around the pit from stem to bottom, then twist the halves to separate
- •Remove the pit by carefully striking it with a knife and twisting, or use a spoon to scoop it out
- •Scoop out the flesh with a spoon or slice while still in the skin and then peel
- •To prevent browning, sprinkle cut surfaces with lemon or lime juice
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Seasonality
Seasonality
Available year-round, with peak season from January through March
Quick Facts
- Category
- Fruits
- Standard Serving Size
- 1 medium avocado (150g)
- Calories per Serving
- 160
- Optimal Storage
- Refrigerator
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