This humble fruit (Avocado) packs an enormous punch of nutritious goodness beneath its creamy shell. With a glycemic index (GI) of 10, and a glycemic load (GL) of 0.9, the avocado is classified as a low GI food, making it an ideal choice for individuals looking to maintain balanced blood sugar levels.
GL and GI of an Avocado
| Avocado | Amount (100 g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal (669 kJ) |
| Proteins | 2.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.0 g |
| Fats | 15.0 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.6 mg (5% DV) |
| Folate | 361 mcg (90% DV) |
| Magnesium | 13 mg (4% DV) |
| Iron | 3 mg (17% DV) |
| Potassium | 262 mg (7% DV) |
| Calcium | 14 mg (1% DV) |
| Phosphorus | 32 mg (3% DV) |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg (3% DV) |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg (5% DV) |
| Niacin | 2 mg (10% DV) |
| Vitamin A | 30 IU (1% DV) |
| Vitamin K | 5.8 mcg (7% DV) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg (10% DV) |
| Fiber | 7 g (28% DV) |