Avocado fun facts
The benefits of this delicious fruit of the avocado tree (Persea americana) go beyond taste.
A 1/3 medium avocado serving (50 grams) is abundant in daily value nutrients:
- Folate: 15%
- Vitamin K: 15%
- Vitamin B-6: 26%
- Vitamin C: 9%
- Potassium: 6%
- Vitamin E: 9%
Does not
contain any
sodium
Healthy substitute for traditional
baking ingredients such as butter
or shortening
High in
antioxidants
Only
80
calories
Loaded with
11% of daily
dietary fiber
Contributes
20 vitamins and
minerals
to your diet
Has 0 grams
of sugar
Packed with
more potassium than bananas
Does not
contain any
cholesterol
Helps increase absorption of fat-soluble
vitamins A, D, K + E from other foods
Does not
contain any
sodium
High in
antioxidants
Healthy substitute for traditional
baking ingredients such as butter
or shortening
Only
80
calories
Loaded with
11% of daily
dietary fiber
Contributes
20 vitamins and
minerals
to your diet
Has 0 grams
of sugar
Packed with
more potassium than bananas
Does not
contain any
cholesterol
Helps increase absorption of fat-soluble
vitamins A, D, K + E from other foods
no wonder the avocado is called
a super food!
Storage and ripening tips
Store firm avocados at room temperature on countertop out of direct sunlight to ripen
To slow down the ripening process, store your avocado in the refrigerator
To accelerate ripening, place avocados in a paper bag with a banana or apple
Avocados are ready to eat when they yield to gentle hand pressure
Once ripe, avocados can be placed in the refrigerator for several days to keep fresh