Quinoa vs Avocado

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles with each winning in different categories. Your choice should depend on your specific dietary goals and preferences. Quinoa has 120 calories while Avocado has 160 calories per 100g.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Quinoa

120 kcal

More Protein

Quinoa

4.4g

More Fiber

Avocado

7g

Less Sugar

Avocado

0.7g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Quinoa
120
Avocado
160
Proteinper 100g
Quinoa
4.4g
Avocado
3g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Quinoa
21g
Avocado
9g
Fatper 100g
Quinoa
1.9g
Avocado
15g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientQuinoaAvocadoDifference
Calories120kcal160kcal-40.0kcal
Protein4.4g3g+1.4g
Carbohydrates21g9g+12.0g
Fat1.9g15g-13.1g
Fiber2.8g7g-4.2g
Sugar1.6g0.7g+0.9g
Sodium7mg7mg0.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

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

Quinoa

Per 100g:120 calories
Per cup (150g):180 calories
Per serving (85g):102 calories

Avocado

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

Diet Compatibility

Quinoa

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

Avocado

Low-CarbVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Quinoa

  • Lower in calories (120 vs 160)
  • Higher in protein (4.4g vs 3g)
  • Lower sodium (7mg vs 7mg)

Common Uses

Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
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When to Choose Avocado

  • More fiber (7g vs 2.8g)
  • Lower in carbs (9g vs 21g)
  • Less sugar (0.7g vs 1.6g)

Common Uses

Fresh snacksSmoothiesDessertsBreakfast bowls
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