Frozen Avocado is a frozen, whole fruit and, as a NOVA group 1 food, delivers naturally occurring energy and nutrients with no added sugar, salt or additives. Frozen at its peak, which locks in nutrients, so it is often just as nutritious as fresh. It is a source of folate, vitamin K and potassium. One portion counts as one of your five a day. Work out the numbers for any portion and age below, then see the full macro and micronutrient breakdown.
The tables below put each macronutrient against age-appropriate guidance, because what matters for a 4 year old is very different from an adult.
Half an avocado (about 80g) contains about 0.6g of sugar, and it is all natural (intrinsic) sugar that comes packaged with fibre and water. It has 0g of added or free sugar, so it does not count toward the daily free sugar limit the NHS sets. The table shows those limits by age; Frozen Avocado contributes nothing to them.
Frozen Avocado is naturally high in fat, at about 12.0g per portion, though most of it is unsaturated. Only around 1.68g is saturated and there is 0g of added fat.
Fibre supports healthy digestion, and most people in the UK do not get enough. A portion provides about 5.36g. Because children need less fibre than adults, that same portion covers a bigger share of a younger child's target.
There is about 7.2g of carbohydrate per portion. There is no single daily target, but roughly half of daily energy should come from carbohydrate; the reference values below are based on that.
Percentages are share of the daily Nutrient Reference Value (NRV). Under UK and EU rules a food is a source of a nutrient at 15% NRV per 100g and high in it at 30%.
These tables show how the nutrients compare to daily needs across different ages, using UK Reference Nutrient Intakes (RNIs). This differs from the source of and high in labels above, which use the single adult figure (NRV) set for food packaging. Children's needs are lower, so a portion goes further.
Folate is needed to make healthy red blood cells and is especially important before and during pregnancy. Half an avocado (about 80g) contains 65ug. Because children need less than adults, that same portion covers a bigger share of a younger child's daily target.
Vitamin K is needed for normal blood clotting and healthy bones. Half an avocado (about 80g) contains 17ug. Because children need less than adults, that same portion covers a bigger share of a younger child's daily target. These figures use safe intake levels, as no formal UK RNI is set.
Potassium helps control blood pressure and supports normal muscle and nerve function. Half an avocado (about 80g) contains 388mg. Because children need less than adults, that same portion covers a bigger share of a younger child's daily target.
Copper helps the body make red blood cells and supports the immune system. Half an avocado (about 80g) contains 0.15mg. Because children need less than adults, that same portion covers a bigger share of a younger child's daily target. These figures use safe intake levels, as no formal UK RNI is set.
Vitamin B6 helps the body release energy from food and supports the nervous system. Half an avocado (about 80g) contains 0.21mg. Because children need less than adults, that same portion covers a bigger share of a younger child's daily target.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage. Half an avocado (about 80g) contains 1.68mg. Because children need less than adults, that same portion covers a bigger share of a younger child's daily target. These figures use safe intake levels, as no formal UK RNI is set.
Vitamin C supports the immune system and helps the body absorb iron from food. Half an avocado (about 80g) contains 8mg. Because children need less than adults, that same portion covers a bigger share of a younger child's daily target.
No. Freezing adds nothing, so Frozen Avocado is still a NOVA group 1 whole food. It is picked and frozen at its peak, which can preserve vitamins better than fresh produce that spends days in transit and storage.
Nutrition data from McCance and Widdowson and UK FoodData Central, per 100g raw edible portion; values are reference figures and can vary by variety and ripeness. Reference intakes: EU NRVs for labelling and UK RNIs (SACN) for age-based needs. For guidance only.