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This MNT Knowledge Center feature is written by MNT's qualified nutritionist and forms part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods. In the article we take an in-depth look at the possible health benefits of eating avocados as well as a nutritional breakdown of the avocado.
Avocado fruit is a large berry with unique nutritional components. The flesh is approximately 15% oil or fat, much of which is in the healthy, monounsaturated form. Avocado is higher in potassium than ba-nana, and a good source of vitamin K, vitamin E, and B vitamins, especially B6 and B5.The fruit has been studied for its role in lowering cholesterol and limiting certain forms of oral cancer.vocado is higher in potassium than ba-nana, and a good source of vitamin K, vitamin E, and B vitamins, especially B6 and B5. The fruit has been studied for its role in lowering cholesterol and limiting certain forms of oral cancer.