Avocado Yield: Usable Flesh per Avocado and per Pound
About two-thirds of a whole avocado is usable flesh: 0.67 lb per pound purchased for all sizes, 0.69 lb for California avocados and 0.59 lb for the larger Florida type (USDA Food Buying Guide). USDA’s nutrient database puts seed and skin at 26% for all commercial varieties.
USDA yields for avocado
From the USDA Food Buying Guide: how much ready-to-use or cooked product one pound as purchased gives.
| As purchased (USDA description) | Result, as USDA states it | Yield | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avocados, fresh; All sizes, Whole | 1 lb AP = 0.67 lb ready-to-serve raw avocado (ready to use, raw) | 67% | FBG table |
| Avocados, fresh; California, 48 count (approx. 2.5-inch width by 3.5-inch length), Whole | 1 lb AP = 0.69 lb ready-to-serve, raw, peeled avocado [about 2-2/3 portions (1/4 cup each portion) per avocado] (ready to use, raw) | 69% | FBG table |
| Avocados, fresh; Florida, (approx. 3.5-inch width by 4.75-inch length), Whole | 1 lb AP = 0.59 lb ready-to-serve, raw, peeled, sliced [about 7-1/2 portions (1/4 cup each portion) per avocado] (ready to use, raw) | 59% | FBG table |
How much is waste
USDA’s nutrient database (SR28, NDB 09037) lists 26% of “Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties” as refuse: seed and skin.
How much to buy
At 67% (peeled, pitted avocado):
| Ready to use | Buy as purchased |
|---|---|
| 1.00 lb | 1.49 lb |
| 5.00 lb | 7.46 lb |
| 10.0 lb | 14.9 lb |
| 25.0 lb | 37.3 lb |
Cost per usable pound
At 67%, the price per pound as purchased becomes:
| Price as purchased | Cost per usable pound |
|---|---|
| $2.00/lb | $2.99/lb |
| $2.50/lb | $3.73/lb |
| $3.00/lb | $4.48/lb |
Example prices. Put yours in the food yield calculator.
Run your own numbers
Good to know
- Ripeness changes how cleanly the flesh comes away from the skin; very ripe fruit can lose more.
FAQ
How much of an avocado is edible?
About 67% of a whole avocado by weight, per the USDA Food Buying Guide; USDA’s nutrient database lists 26% as seed and skin for all commercial varieties.
How many avocados do I need for 1 lb of guacamole flesh?
About 1.5 lb of whole avocados (1 ÷ 0.67), or about 1.45 lb of California avocados.
Do Florida avocados yield less?
Yes. The Food Buying Guide gives 0.59 lb of usable flesh per pound for Florida avocados, against 0.69 lb for California 48-count fruit.
Sources
- USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs (yield tables; public domain)
- USDA Agricultural Research Service, National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (refuse)
USDA figures are averages; size, grade, trim, ripeness and cooking change them. Weigh your own main items before you cost a menu on them.
Last reviewed October 11, 2026.