Almond Milk vs. Avocado
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Avocado
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
avocado
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and avocado:
- Almond milk has 25.5 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Almond milk has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than avocado.
- Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Avocado has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than almond milk.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and almond milk has 91% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to avocado per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:33:57 and for avocado, 4:19:77 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 19% |
| Fat | 57% | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Almond milk has 5.6 times less carbohydrates than avocado - avocado has 8.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 33 times more dietary fiber than almond milk - avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Avocado and almond milk contain similar amounts of sugar - avocado has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Avocado and almond milk contain similar amounts of protein - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond milk has 25.5 times less saturated fat than avocado - avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than almond milk - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Avocado has more Vitamin A than almond milk - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than avocado - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has 221% more Vitamin E than avocado - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado has more Vitamin K than almond milk - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almond Milk | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.075 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 1.912 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 1.463 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.287 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 89 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Avocado and almond milk contain similar amounts of iron - avocado has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Avocado is an excellent source of potassium and it has 657% more potassium than almond milk - avocado has 507mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.015 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 1.674 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 1.689 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Almond Milk or Avocado .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does avocado or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and almond milk has 90% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does avocado or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, almond milk has 5.6 times fewer carbohydrates than avocado - avocado has 8.6g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does avocado or almond milk contain more calcium?
Almond milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
Does avocado or almond milk contain more potassium?
Avocado is a rich source of potassium and it has 660% more potassium than almond milk - avocado has 507mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.