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Once the plant reaches six inches in height, trim the top two inches, which should force lower growth and keep your plant hearty. What they look like: Most varieties of avocado are oval- or round-shaped with thick, rough green skin. Depending on the type, avocados can range from three ounces to four pounds. Selection tips: Look for fruit that is firm, yet gives when gently squeezed. If it's still hard, it's not ready to be eaten yet. Two medium avocados should yield about one pound, 2 1/2 cups sliced, diced, or chopped.
A quarter-cup of pureed California avocado has 4 grams of dietary fiber, while an equivalent serving of Florida avocado offers around 3 grams of fiber. Protein in Avocados. Like most fruits and veggies, avocados aren't a significant source of protein. A serving of either California or Florida avocado has less than a gram of protein, and even a quarter-cup serving of pureed avocado hardly boosts your protein intake by more than a gram.