Calorie Faceoff - Avocado Vs Other Fruits

We all know that avocados are packed full of healthy fats, nutrients, and vitamins. But how does the mighty avocado stand when compared to other fruits out there?

Avocado vs Apple

Apple contains just 52 calories, while avocado contains about 200 to 300 calories each. However, the carb and sugar content are much higher in apples. Apples contain 13 grams of carbs, compared to avocado’s 1 gram, and 10 grams of sugar to avocado’s 0.7 grams.

Avocado vs Coconut 

Fresh coconut (single, 100g serving) contains about 354 calories, which is than double the amount that avocado has. Coconut has more carbs, fibre, and a bit more sugar than avocado. However, coconut has a higher sugar content than avocado.

Avocado vs Mango 

Although mango comes in a lower calorie count of 60 calories, avocado is higher in fibre, protein, B vitamins as well as minerals like potassium, iron, magnesium, zinc and calcium.

Avocado vs Guava 

Compared to avocado, guava has only 68 kcal per 100g. Avocado is higher in various Vitamin Bs, Vitamin E and Vitamin K, whereas guava is higher in protein and calcium.

Avocado vs Orange 

Avocado has 160 calories per 100g and orange 49 calories per 100g, so it is easy to calculate that the difference is about 227%. Avocado also has 113% more protein and 168% more dietary fibre than orange.

Avocado vs Strawberry 

Although avocado is higher in calories than strawberry, avocado has 15.3 times less sugar than strawberry. Avocado has 240% more dietary fibre than strawberry with 6.8g fibre as compared to strawberry’s 2g fibre per 100 grams. 

Source: https://calories-info.com