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avocado

avocado

Fruit

Is avocado high in nickel?

Nickel status
Moderate

See nickel status for avocado alongside other trigger notes.

Sensitivity notes

Why nickel food checker matters

Nickel is a metal found in many foods including chocolate, nuts, and leafy greens. People with nickel allergy (often showing as contact dermatitis) may also react to dietary nickel, causing skin and digestive symptoms.

  • Avoid cooking acidic foods in stainless steel cookware
  • Canned foods often have higher nickel content
  • Chocolate, nuts, and legumes are common high-nickel foods

Triggers

Histamine
High
Histamine Liberators
High
FODMAPs
High
Fructans
Safe
GOS
Safe
Fructose
Safe
Polyols
High
Gluten
Safe
Lactose
Safe
Dairy Proteins
Safe
Nightshades
Safe
Salicylates
High
Oxalates
Low
Nickel
Moderate
Sulfites
Safe
Nitrites
Safe
Glutamates
Safe
Tyramine
Moderate
Caffeine
Safe
Lectin
Safe
Low Fermentation
Safe

Diets

Inflammation
✓ Fit
Vegan
✓ Fit
Vegetarian
✓ Fit
Paleo AIP
✓ Fit
Mediterranean
✓ Fit
DASH Diet
✓ Fit
EoE Compatible
✗ Avoid
FODMAPs
✗ Avoid
Low Fermentation
✓ Fit
Priority ingredient notes

Serving size, prep, and portion notes for avocado

Creamy fat that adds body to bowls, toast, and dressings.

Typical serving

1/4 medium avocado (about 50 g)

Best for

toast toppings / salads / blended dressings

Prep notes

  • Use ripe avocados for mashing or spreads.
  • Brush cut surfaces with lime to slow browning.
  • Slice with a sharp knife for clean wedges.

Portion notes

  • A quarter avocado works well for toast toppings.
  • Half an avocado fills a medium salad bowl.
  • Two tablespoons mashed is enough for a spread.

Watch for

browning once cut / very ripe fruit in hot dishes

Learn More

Nickel Guide

Everything you need to know about nickel sensitivity and smart food choices.

Nickel is a metal found in many foods including chocolate, nuts, and leafy greens. People with nickel allergy (often showing as contact dermatitis) may also react to dietary nickel, causing skin and digestive symptoms.

Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.

These foods are generally well-tolerated for Nickel sensitivity:

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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:

If you're sensitive to Nickel, consider these strategies:

  • 1Avoid cooking acidic foods in stainless steel cookware
  • 2Canned foods often have higher nickel content
  • 3Chocolate, nuts, and legumes are common high-nickel foods
  • 4First-draw water from taps may be higher in nickel - let it run
  • 5Vitamin C may help reduce nickel absorption

Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.

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