How Much Vitamin C Is In An Avocado

How Much Vitamin C Is In An Avocado

Welcome to the nutritional vitamin c content in 3 different types of avocado, ranging from 17.4 mg to 8.8 mg per 100g. The basic type of avocado is Avocados, raw, Florida, where the amount of vitamin c in 100g is 17.4 mg.

17.4 mg of vitamin c per 100g, from Avocados, raw, Florida corresponds to 29% of the vitamin c RDA. For a typical serving size of 1 cup, pureed (or 230 g) the amount of Vitamin C is 40.02 mg. This corresponds to an RDA percentage of 67%.

The percentage of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin c is based on a 60 mg RDA level for a mature adult.

Avocados, raw, Florida - Nutritional Content and Chart

The full nutrition content, RDA percentages and levels for Avocados, raw, Florida should be considered along with the vitamin c content. This food profile is part of our list of food and drinks under the general group Fruits and Fruit Juices.Other important and vitamin c related nutrients are Calories, Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving in your diet, the amount of Calories is 120 kcal (6% RDA), the amount of Protein is 2.23 g (4% RDA), the amount of Fat is 10.06 g (15% RDA) and the amount of Carbohydrate is 7.82 g (6% RDA). The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Calories, Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the RDA chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the vitamin c levels in avocado.

Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Avocados, raw, Florida has a nutritional value score of 17 out of 100.Comparing the vitamin c content and the nutritional density in 100g for Avocados, raw, Florida; We class this as a high vitamin c content item.In terms of overall nutritional value we class this as an item with a medium nutritional density value.

Comparing vitamin c in avocado vs an orange

The amount of vitamin c in an orange is 53.2 mg per 100g.As vitamin c percentage of the RDA this is 89 %. Comparing with Avocados, raw, Florida, in 100g contains 17.4 mg of vitamin c. As a percentage of the RDA this is 29 %. Therefore, an orange has 35.8 mg more vitamin c than Avocados, raw, Florida. In terms of vitamin c percentage this is 206 % more vitamin c. An orange has an overall nutritional value score of 27 out of 100, whereas Avocados, raw, Florida has a nutritional value score of 17 out of 100.Avocados, raw, Florida also has the highest amount of vitamin c for the 3 different avocado items.

Amount of vitamin c per 100 Calories

100 calories of avocados, raw, Florida is a serving size of 0.83 g, and the amount of Vitamin C is 14.5 mg (24.17% RDA). Other important and related nutrients and macronutrients such as Fat, in 100 Calories are as follows; Protein 1.86 g (3.33% RDA), Fat 8.38 g (12.5% RDA), Carbohydrate 6.52 g (5% RDA). This is shown in the vitamin c RDA percentage chart below, based on 100 Calories, along with the other important nutrients and macro nutrients.

Content per Typical Serving Size 1 cup, pureed (or 230 g)

For the food Avocados, raw, Florida the typical serving size is 1 cup, pureed (or 230 g) which contains 40.02 mg of Vitamin C. The vitamin c percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 67 %.

To give 100% of the RDA, 1.5 servings of the typical serving size 1 cup, pureed (or 230 g) give the complete RDA. In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Calories content is 276 kcal, the Protein content is 5.13 g, the Fat content is 23.14 g and the Carbohydrate content is 17.99 g. The percentages are shown below in the vitamin c chart, for the typical serving of vitamin c and the related and important nutritional values.

Macronutrients in Avocados, raw, Florida

The amount of protein, fat and carbs from this food described above is measured in grams per 100g and grams in a typical serving size (in this case 1 cup, pureed or 230 g), although it is also useful to give the number of calories from protein, fat and carbohydrate which are the most important macronutrients. For this serving in your diet here are the macronutrient calories. From protein the number of calories is 17.2 (kcal).The number of calories from Fat is 193.7 (kcal).The total calories from carbohydrate is 64.8 (kcal).

Milligrams of vitamin c in avocado (per 100g)

This list of 3 types of avocado, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Avocados, raw, Florida through to Avocados, raw, California where all food items are ranked by the content or amount per 100g. The nutritional vitamin c content can be scaled by the amount in grams, oz or typical serving sizes. Simply click on a food item or beverage from the list at the bottom of the page to give a full dietary nutritional breakdown to answer the question how much vitamin c in avocado.

The list below gives the total vitamin c content in the 3 items from the general description 'avocado' each of which show the vitamin c amount as well as Calories, Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate. Below, is the top 3 food items shown in the vitamin c chart. This gives a quick and easy dietary comparison for the different items, where each item is listed at the bottom of the page with a nutritional summary.

The corresponding nutritional value for avocado based on our density score out of 100 (ranked by the amount of vitamin c per 100g) is shown in the below nutritional density chart.

The corresponding Calories for avocado ranked by the amount of vitamin c per 100g is shown below in the avocado calories chart.

Effect of Preparation and Storage on vitamin c

The level of vitamin c can be affected by the method of storage for example canned or frozen and also by the method of preparation for example either raw, cooked or fried. The total food items which are raw is 3 items. The highest amount of vitamin c from the 3 raw items is in Avocados, raw, Florida where the content is 17.4 mg per 100g.

Average Content for avocado

The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of vitamin c contained in 100g of avocado, based on the list below of 3 different items under the general description of avocado, is 12.07 mg of vitamin c. This average value corresponds to 20.12 % of the recommended dietary allowance (or RDA) in your diet. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Calories is 149.00 kcal, the average amount of Protein is 2.06 g, the average amount of Fat is 13.38 g and the average amount of Carbohydrate is g.

Median Amount

The median value of Vitamin C is found in Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties which in 100g contains 10 mg of Vitamin C. This corresponds to 17 % of the recommended daily allowance. For this serving the amount of Calories is 160 kcal, the amount of Protein is 2 g, the amount of Fat is 14.66 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 8.53 g.

Highest vitamin c Content per 100g

Using the list below for the 3 different avocado nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of vitamin c is found in Avocados, raw, Florida which contains 17.4 mg of vitamin c per 100g. The associated percentage of RDA is 29 %. For this 100g serving the Calories content is 120 kcal, the Protein content is 2.23 g, the Fat content is 10.06 g, the Carbohydrate content is 7.82 g.

The lowest amount of vitamin c in 100g is in Avocados, raw, California which contains 8.8 mg. This gives as percentage of the recommended daily allowance 15 % of the RDA. For this 100g serving the amount of Calories is 167 kcal, the amount of Protein is 1.96 g, the amount of Fat is 15.41 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 8.64 g.

The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a vitamin c range of 8.6 mg per 100g. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 47 kcal for Calories, 0.27 g for Protein, 5.35 g for Fat, 0 g for Carbohydrate.

Highest Amount of vitamin c per Serving

Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high vitamin c foods in your diet. For example 100g of Avocados, raw, Florida contains 17.4 mg of vitamin c. However, there are other factors to consider when you are assessing your nutritional requirements. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the vitamin c nutritional content.

The food with the highest vitamin c content per typical serving is Avocados, raw, Florida which contains 40.02 mg in 1 cup, pureed (or 230 g). The percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 67 %. For this serving the Calories content is 276 kcal, the Protein content is 5.13 g, the Fat content is 23.14 g and the Carbohydrate content is 17.99 g.

Nutritional Information Summary

From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing vitamin c which can be scaled for different servings and quantities. We have also sorted our complete nutritional information and vitamin database of over 7000 foods, to give a list of foods rich in vitamin c.

Avocado List, vitamin c Content per 100g
1. Avocados, raw, Florida - Vitamin C
Nutritional Value : 17 / 100     food group - Fruits and Fruit Juices
Vitamin C (%RDA)	Calories (%RDA)	Carbohydrate (%RDA)	Fat (%RDA)	Protein (%RDA)
Profile for a 100g serving :
17.4 mg (29%)	120 kcal (6%)	7.82 g (6%)	10.06 g (15%)	2.23 g (4%)
Typical Serving size of 1 cup and pureed (or 230g):
40.02 mg (67%)	276 kcal (14%)	17.99 g (14%)	23.14 g (36%)	5.13 g (9%)
Other serving sizes 1 fruit without skin and seeds (or 304g):
52.9 mg (88%)	364.8 kcal (18%)	23.77 g (18%)	30.58 g (47%)	6.78 g (12%)
2. Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties - Vitamin C
Nutritional Value : 16 / 100     food group - Fruits and Fruit Juices
Vitamin C	Calories	Carbohydrate	Fat	Protein
Profile for a 100g serving :
10 mg (17%)	160 kcal (8%)	8.53 g (7%)	14.66 g (23%)	2 g (4%)
Typical Serving size of 1 cup and cubes (or 150g):
15 mg (25%)	240 kcal (12%)	12.8 g (10%)	21.99 g (34%)	3 g (5%)
Other serving sizes 1 cup and pureed (or 230g):
23 mg (38%)	368 kcal (18%)	19.62 g (15%)	33.72 g (52%)	4.6 g (8%)
Other serving sizes 1 cup and sliced (or 146g):
14.6 mg (24%)	233.6 kcal (12%)	12.45 g (10%)	21.4 g (33%)	2.92 g (5%)
Other serving sizes 1 avocado and NS as to Florida or California (or 201g):
20.1 mg (34%)	321.6 kcal (16%)	17.15 g (13%)	29.47 g (45%)	4.02 g (7%)
3. Avocados, raw, California - Vitamin C
Nutritional Value : 16 / 100     food group - Fruits and Fruit Juices
Vitamin C	Calories	Carbohydrate	Fat	Protein
Profile for a 100g serving :
8.8 mg (15%)	167 kcal (8%)	8.64 g (7%)	15.41 g (24%)	1.96 g (4%)
Typical Serving size of 1 cup and pureed (or 230g):
20.24 mg (34%)	384.1 kcal (19%)	19.87 g (15%)	35.44 g (55%)	4.51 g (8%)
Other serving sizes 1 fruit and without skin and seed (or 136g):
11.97 mg (20%)	227.12 kcal (11%)	11.75 g (9%)	20.96 g (32%)	2.67 g (5%)

vitamin c and Nutritional Values - Top 221 Foods

Vegetables

leeks, turnip greens, swiss chard, mustard greens, yams, fennel, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, green beans, brussel sprouts, cabbage, sweet potato, a potato, carrots, lettuce, iceberg lettuce, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, celery, salad, mushrooms, potatoes, baked potato, onions, asparagus, pumpkin, radishes, taro, turnips, okra, rhubarb, sweet corn, cowpeas, seaweed, broadbeans

Fruits

a banana, an apple, an orange, a peach, apricots, butternut squash, lemon, grapes, watermelon, strawberries, green grapes, kiwi, blueberries, zucchini, figs, honeydew, eggplant, dates, olives, a pear, coconut, cranberries, pomegranate, a mango, pineapple, cherries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, tangerine, nectarines, raisins, plums, tomatoes, chili peppers, chilis, peppers, avocado, cucumber, summer squash, winter squash, papaya, prunes, fruit salad, persimmons

Seafood

salmon, cod, sardines, shrimp, tuna, fish, tuna salad, halibut, sea bass, scallops, crab, lobster, oysters, herring, haddock, halibut, mackerel, pike, pollock, trout

Drinks

coffee, apple juice, cranberry juice, red wine, skim milk, white wine, wine, milk, beer, alcohol, coke, soy milk, whole milk, prune juice, tea, a shake, coconut milk, orange juice, energy drinks, soft drinks, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, lemonade

Nuts and Seeds

chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts, nuts, almonds, sesame seeds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, chestnuts, coconut meat, ginkgo nuts, mixed nuts, macadamia nuts

Beans and Lentils

soybeans, pinto beans, kidney beans, lentils, black beans, lima beans, navy beans, beets, beans, garbanzo beans, baked beans

Meat

beef, steak, deer, bacon, chicken, fried chicken, turkey, turkey breast, chicken breast, meatloaf, ham, lamb, sausages, chicken light meat, chicken dark meat, chicken leg, fried chicken, roasted chicken, chicken thigh, chicken wings, duck, goose, pheasant, quail, pigeon, turkey light meat, turkey dark meat, turkey breast, turkey leg, turkey wing, emu, ostrich, frankfurter, pate, pork sausage, salami, bratwurst, pork loin, ground pork, lamb shank, veal, bison, beef liver, beef ribs

Fast Foods

french fries, pizza, a slice of pizza, hot dog, hamburger, a cheeseburger, a big mac

Dairy and Cheese

ricotta, yogurt, cottage cheese, an egg, egg whites, goats cheese, cheddar, cheddar cheese, cheese, hard boiled egg, feta cheese, mozzarella, low fat yogurt

Bread, Rice, Grains and Pasta

rye, millet, flaxseed, barley, buckwheat, whole wheat bread, a bagel, white bread, bread, quinoa, corn, spaghetti, rice, pasta, brown rice, white rice, cooked egg, mexican cheese, fruit yogurt

Spreads, Sauces and Herbs

hummus, mayonnaise, butter, peanut butter, soy sauce, thyme, basil, rosemary, pepper, coriander, dill, parsley, spices, chili sauce

Sweets, Desserts and Snacks

popcorn, chips, nachos, a granola bar, saltine crackers, cheesecake, jello, ice cream, doughnuts, chocolate, puddings, frozen yogurt, a snickers bar, croissants, danish pastry, english muffins, blueberry muffins, pie, pop tarts, coffeecake, crackers, potato chips, rice cakes, tortilla chips, fudge, puddings, syrups, dark chocolate, sundae, pretzels, pop tarts

Breakfast Cereal

granola, cheerios, oatmeal, kelloggs cereals, general mills cereals

Miscellaneous

spirulina, honey, sugar, brown sugar, tofu, olive oil, garlic, tempeh, oats, salad dressing, tomato soup, mushroom soup, chicken soup, vegetable soup, infant formula, cooking oil, shortening, fish oil, soybean oil, soy protein, gravy, raisins, currants, balsam pear, succotash, macaroni, egg noodles, japanese noodles, macaroni and cheese, burrito

How Much Vitamin C Is In An Avocado

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