Avocados (Persea americana) are creamy, nutrient-dense fruits native to Mexico and Central America. Unlike most fruits, avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats, particularly oleic acid, and also provide fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin K1, vitamin E, carotenoids, and phytosterols. Varieties differ in size, skin color, texture, and oil content, ranging from the rich, creamy Hass avocado to larger, milder green-skinned varieties. Avocados can be used in both savory and sweet dishes, and their combination of healthy fats and fiber contributes to satiety while also helping the body absorb fat-soluble carotenoids from other vegetables eaten at the same meal.