TRADITIONAL GUACAMOLE 1 clove garlic, split 1 small tomato (optional) 2 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 medium-sized soft, ripe avocado 1 small hot chili pepper or several drops Tabasco or ...

A whole, medium-sized avocado has 240 calories with 13 grams of carbs, 3 grams of protein, 22 grams of fat, 10 grams of fiber and 11 mg of sodium.

A whole avocado has 210 calories — twice as many as the nearly fat-free pear. Avocados also contain fiber, vitamins B, C, E and K as well as potassium, copper and magnesium.