Calories in half an avocado
| With the development of transport links between the countries of the world, domestic consumers were able to get acquainted with a wide variety of exotic fruits, one of which can be called avocado. Mexico is considered the birthplace of this culture. The plant is an evergreen tree that belongs to the laurel family. Currently, breeders have bred many varieties of this fruit. In many tropical countries, there are extensive plantations where alligator pears are grown. Today it is no longer a rarity and is used in everyday nutrition. Soups, salads, sushi, sandwiches and various snacks are prepared from the pulp. It goes well with seafood.
Avocado is a dark green fruit of a tall tree that is native to Mexico, South America and some European countries. The fruit has excellent taste characteristics, it is most often used in cooking, medicine and cosmetology.
It is recommended to use it as a substitute for eggs and meat. Therefore, the fruit is an alternative food option for believers during fasting and people who practice vegetarianism.
Benefit
Alligator pear is a source of vitamins such as A, E, C, PP, vitamin B group. Other important components are iron, phosphorus, calcium and other elements valuable for the body. Avocado has a beneficial effect on the activity of the cardiovascular system, stomach, intestines, liver. It promotes the removal of cholesterol from the blood, strengthens the body’s defenses. In addition, the composition of the fruit contains substances that have a detrimental effect on cancer cells, as well as protein necessary for the formation of muscle tissue. Even people with diabetes can eat it. During heat treatment, the number of useful elements in the composition of the product is significantly reduced, therefore, it is preferable to use it raw.
The fruit is high in vitamins, minerals and monounsaturated fats. It is easily absorbed by the body and reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes and hypertension.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to eat the fruit for people who are allergic or intolerant to this product. In addition, it must be remembered that it is also not worth using in large quantities in order to avoid the occurrence of undesirable reactions of the body. Only the pulp is eaten, the bone contains hazardous substances, so it must be thrown away.
The calorie content of avocados depends on the variety, but basically 100 g of the product contains 120-167 kcal. It is recommended for overweight people to consume the fruit in small portions.
Nutritional value per 100 grams: · Calories 167 kcal· Proteins 2 g· Fat 15 g· Carbohydrates 6 g· Organic acids 0.1 g· Ash 1 g· Dietary fiber 0.6 g· Water 73 g
The average weight of one piece of avocado varies from 180 to 200 g, however, there are specimens whose weight can exceed 1.5 kg. Most often on the shelves there are fruits weighing no more than 200 g, calorie content 1 pc. which is approximately 290-300 kcal. Additionally, it is impossible to reduce the calorie content of the product.
During the diet
Avocado is a fairly high-calorie fruit, but when losing weight in small quantities, you can eat it, since it does not contribute to the formation and accumulation of fat. Subject to a strict diet with a lot of restrictions, the rich vitamin composition of the culture will contribute to saturation with all the necessary nutrients. There are unloading diets, the main component of which is the alligator pear.
It is recommended for those who are losing weight, as well as for people who work hard and for athletes. |
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