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
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
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