Parmesan vs Avocado

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 fewer calories (160 vs 431), more fiber (7g vs 0g), less sodium (7mg vs 1529mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Avocado

160 kcal

More Protein

Parmesan

38g

More Fiber

Avocado

7g

Less Sugar

Parmesan

0.7g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Parmesan
431
Avocado
160
Proteinper 100g
Parmesan
38g
Avocado
3g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Parmesan
4.1g
Avocado
9g
Fatper 100g
Parmesan
29g
Avocado
15g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientParmesanAvocadoDifference
Calories431kcal160kcal+271.0kcal
Protein38g3g+35.0g
Carbohydrates4.1g9g-4.9g
Fat29g15g+14.0g
Fiber0g7g-7.0g
Sugar0.7g0.7g0.0g
Sodium1529mg7mg+1522.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Parmesan

Per 100g:431 calories
Per cup (150g):647 calories
Per serving (85g):366 calories

Avocado

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

Diet Compatibility

Parmesan

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian

Avocado

Low-CarbVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Parmesan

  • Higher in protein (38g vs 3g)
  • Lower in carbs (4.1g vs 9g)
  • Less sugar (0.7g vs 0.7g)

Common Uses

BreakfastSnacksCooking ingredientPost-workout
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When to Choose Avocado

  • Lower in calories (160 vs 431)
  • More fiber (7g vs 0g)
  • Lower sodium (7mg vs 1529mg)

Common Uses

Fresh snacksSmoothiesDessertsBreakfast bowls
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