Avocado vs Banana

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Avocado is generally healthier

Avocado comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (3g vs 1.1g), more fiber (7g vs 2.6g), less sugar (0.7g vs 12g), making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Banana

89 kcal

More Protein

Avocado

3g

More Fiber

Avocado

7g

Less Sugar

Avocado

0.7g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Avocado
160
Banana
89
Proteinper 100g
Avocado
3g
Banana
1.1g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Avocado
9g
Banana
23g
Fatper 100g
Avocado
15g
Banana
0.3g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientAvocadoBananaDifference
Calories160kcal89kcal+71.0kcal
Protein3g1.1g+1.9g
Carbohydrates9g23g-14.0g
Fat15g0.3g+14.7g
Fiber7g2.6g+4.4g
Sugar0.7g12g-11.3g
Sodium7mg1mg+6.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Avocado

Per 100g:160 calories
Per cup (150g):240 calories
Per serving (85g):136 calories

Banana

Per 100g:89 calories
Per cup (150g):134 calories
Per serving (85g):76 calories

Diet Compatibility

Avocado

Low-CarbVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Banana

Low-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Avocado

  • Higher in protein (3g vs 1.1g)
  • More fiber (7g vs 2.6g)
  • Lower in carbs (9g vs 23g)
  • Less sugar (0.7g vs 12g)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Banana

  • Lower in calories (89 vs 160)
  • Lower sodium (1mg vs 7mg)

Common Uses

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