Butter vs Avocado

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Avocado is generally healthier

Avocado comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (160 vs 717), more protein (3g vs 0.9g), more fiber (7g vs 0g), less sodium (7mg vs 11mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Avocado

160 kcal

More Protein

Avocado

3g

More Fiber

Avocado

7g

Less Sugar

Butter

0.1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Butter
717
Avocado
160
Proteinper 100g
Butter
0.9g
Avocado
3g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Butter
0.1g
Avocado
9g
Fatper 100g
Butter
81g
Avocado
15g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientButterAvocadoDifference
Calories717kcal160kcal+557.0kcal
Protein0.9g3g-2.1g
Carbohydrates0.1g9g-8.9g
Fat81g15g+66.0g
Fiber0g7g-7.0g
Sugar0.1g0.7g-0.6g
Sodium11mg7mg+4.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Butter

Per 100g:717 calories
Per cup (150g):1076 calories
Per serving (85g):609 calories

Avocado

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

Diet Compatibility

Butter

KetoLow-CarbVegetarianLow-Sodium

Avocado

Low-CarbVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Butter

  • Lower in carbs (0.1g vs 9g)
  • Less sugar (0.1g vs 0.7g)

Common Uses

BreakfastSnacksCooking ingredientPost-workout
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When to Choose Avocado

  • Lower in calories (160 vs 717)
  • Higher in protein (3g vs 0.9g)
  • More fiber (7g vs 0g)
  • Lower sodium (7mg vs 11mg)

Common Uses

Fresh snacksSmoothiesDessertsBreakfast bowls
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