How Much Sugar Is in an Avocado?
Half an avocado has only about 0.5 g of sugar — technically a fruit, but nutritionally almost sugar-free.
in 1/2 medium avocado (100 g) · about 0.1 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 0.5 g
- Per 100 g
- 0.7 g
- Type
- Natural sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 0.1 tsp
An easy fit for a low-sugar day.
Half a medium avocado has around 0.5 g of sugar — close to none. Botanically avocado is a fruit, but unlike almost every other fruit on this list, it's built around healthy fat and fibre (about 5 g per half) rather than natural sugars, so it doesn't behave like sweet fruit at all.
That makes avocado one of the best foods to lean on when you're cutting sugar: it's filling, adds creaminess to meals, and the fat and fibre together slow digestion of anything sweeter you eat alongside it — fruit sugar included.
Lower-sugar swaps
- Mash onto toast instead of a sweetened spread
- Add to a smoothie for creaminess without added sugar
Frequently asked questions
- Does avocado have sugar?
- Barely any — about 0.5 g per half avocado. It's one of the lowest-sugar fruits by far, thanks to its fat and fibre content.
- Is avocado good for a low-sugar diet?
- Yes — it's essentially sugar-free and its fat and fibre help slow the sugar spike from other foods eaten in the same meal.
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Sugar values from USDA FoodData Central; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-09.