19/01/2016
NUTRITIONAL COMPONENTS OF AVOCADO
This food that is easily accessible in the market will do more that you having a tasty meal.It does not only compete to be the single most compklete food but it has healing qualities.These are its components.
protein -highest among fruits; about 2 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
fiber - about 6.7 g per 100 g; highest soluble fiber content of any fruit
monounsaturated fatty acids -about 14.7 g of fats per 100 g, with two-thirds being healthful monounsaturated fats; unsaturated fatty acid content ranks only behind olives among fruits
carbohydrates -about 8.5 g per 100 g, or over 300 calories per avocado
B vitamins
vitamin C
vitamin E
phosphorus
potassium -- about 500 mg per 100 g; one avocado matches two to three bananas
zinc -- regulates immune function; contributes to wound healing, senses of smell and taste
folate -- important for pregnant women, preventing dangerous spinal and brain birth defects; helps maintain proper nerve function
lutein -- helps prevent prostate cancer; prevents cataracts and age-related macular degeneration
glutathione -- potent antioxidant with anticancer properties
oleic acid
linoleic acid
