Fruit Tropical Year-round

Avocado

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

A creamy fruit rich in healthy monounsaturated fat.

Key nutrients

  • Monounsaturated fat
  • Potassium
  • Vitamin E
  • Folate

Benefits

  • Heart health
  • satiety

Storage

Ripen at room temp; fridge to slow

Sources & references

  1. USDA FoodData Central
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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