Avocado vs figs: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: avocado scores 47/100 and figs 46/100, 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
Figs
74 kcal per 100 g. 2 medium figs: 100 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesFigs160 vs 74 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAvocado2 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- More fiberAvocado6.7 vs 2.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAvocado0.7 vs 16 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAvocado485 vs 232 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatFigs2.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Avocado, 100 g | Figs, 100 g | Avocado, 75 g | Figs, 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 74 kcal | 120 kcal | 74 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 0.8 g | 1.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g | 19 g | 6.4 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | 16 g | 0.5 g | 16 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g | 2.9 g | 5 g | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 0.3 g | 11 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | <0.1 g | 1.6 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 2 mg | 7.5 mg | 2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 7 µg | 7 µg | 5.3 µg | 7 µg |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 232 mg | 364 mg | 232 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 35 mg | 9 mg | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 17 mg | 22 mg | 17 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 1 mg | 5.3 mg | 1 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.