Avocado vs banana: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: avocado scores 47/100 and banana 49/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Avocado
160 kcal per 100 g. Half an avocado: 75 g
Banana
89 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium banana: 118 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesBanana160 vs 89 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAvocado2 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAvocado6.7 vs 2.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAvocado0.7 vs 12 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAvocado485 vs 358 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatBanana2.1 vs 0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Avocado, 100 g | Banana, 100 g | Avocado, 75 g | Banana, 118 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 89 kcal | 120 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 1.1 g | 1.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g | 23 g | 6.4 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | 12 g | 0.5 g | 14 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g | 2.6 g | 5 g | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 0.3 g | 11 g | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 0.1 g | 1.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 8.7 mg | 7.5 mg | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 7 µg | 3 µg | 5.3 µg | 3.5 µg |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 358 mg | 364 mg | 422 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 5 mg | 9 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 27 mg | 22 mg | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 1 mg | 5.3 mg | 1.2 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.