Description
This fruit is characterized by a high percentage of fat. It is a very energetic fruit and it is not advisable to eat it after the meals. 100 g of this product provides with 128 to 233 kcal. It is extremely rich in minerals, chiefly potassium, iron and phosphorus. The avocado has a very low content of carbohydrates, not even 2 grams per 100g; for instance, an apple has 14 grams. However, it is known as the ‘vegetable butter” since it is very rich in fat, as indicated before. But this fat is a healthy, vegetal fat, unsaturated and free of cholesterol.
It is possible to eat it raw or cooked, although it is widely consumed as a vegetable more than as a fruit. It lacks a characteristic sweet or acid taste, thus enabling its combination with many dishes.
