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An avocado is a bright green fruit with a large pit and dark leathery skin. They're also known as alligator pears or butter fruit. s are a favorite of the produce section.

They're the go-to ingredient for guacamole dips. And they're turning up in everything from salads and wraps to smoothies and even brownies. So what, exactly, makes this pear-shaped berry (yes, that's right!) such a superfood?

Nutrition

s have a lot of calories.

The recommended serving size is smaller than you'd expect: 1/3 of a medium avocado (50 grams or 1.7 ounces). One ounce has 50 calories. 

s are high in fat. But it's monounsaturated fat, which is a "good" fat that helps lower bad cholesterol, as long as you eat them in moderation.

s offer nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. So in a 100-gram serving, you get:

485 milligrams of potassium 

81 micrograms of folate

0.257 milligrams of vitamin B6

10 milligrams of vitamin C 

2.07 milligrams of vitamin E

s are low in sugar. And they contain fiber, which helps you feel full longer. In one study, people who added a fresh avocado half to their lunch were less interested in eating during the next 3 hours than those who didn't have the fruit.

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