Pasta vs Avocado

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Pasta is generally healthier

Pasta comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (131 vs 160), more protein (5.3g vs 3g), less sugar (0.6g vs 0.7g), less sodium (3mg vs 7mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Pasta

131 kcal

More Protein

Pasta

5.3g

More Fiber

Avocado

7g

Less Sugar

Pasta

0.6g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Pasta
131
Avocado
160
Proteinper 100g
Pasta
5.3g
Avocado
3g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Pasta
25g
Avocado
9g
Fatper 100g
Pasta
1.1g
Avocado
15g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientPastaAvocadoDifference
Calories131kcal160kcal-29.0kcal
Protein5.3g3g+2.3g
Carbohydrates25g9g+16.0g
Fat1.1g15g-13.9g
Fiber1.8g7g-5.2g
Sugar0.6g0.7g-0.1g
Sodium3mg7mg-4.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Pasta

Per 100g:131 calories
Per cup (150g):197 calories
Per serving (85g):111 calories

Avocado

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

Diet Compatibility

Pasta

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

Avocado

Low-CarbVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Pasta

  • Lower in calories (131 vs 160)
  • Higher in protein (5.3g vs 3g)
  • Less sugar (0.6g vs 0.7g)
  • Lower sodium (3mg vs 7mg)

Common Uses

Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
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When to Choose Avocado

  • More fiber (7g vs 1.8g)
  • Lower in carbs (9g vs 25g)

Common Uses

Fresh snacksSmoothiesDessertsBreakfast bowls
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