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3 cups
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By Richard Sax and Marie Simmons
Published 2000
Guacamole—delicious as it is—is usually disastrously high in fat. It is sometimes made with sour cream and/or mayonnaise, which drive calories, fat, and cholesterol through the roof. Besides, the avocado itself is a concentrated source of fat—one of the highest in the vegetable kingdom, with over 300 calories in each one, and 80 percent fat by calories. But that fat is mostly monounsaturated, so it may help reduce blood cholesterol.
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