Baguette vs. Avocado
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Avocado
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
avocado
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and avocado:
- Both avocado and baguette are high in calories and dietary fiber.
- Avocado has 14.4 times less sugar than baguette.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than baguette.
- Avocado is an excellent source of potassium.
- Baguette has 75% less saturated fat than avocado.
- Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, avocado contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Baguette is a great source of calcium and protein.
- Baguette is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both avocado and baguette are high in calories. Baguette has 63% more calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories per 100 grams and baguette has 272 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baguette is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to avocado per calorie. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for avocado, 4:19:77 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baguette | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 19% |
| Fat | 8% | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baguette is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 83% less carbohydrates than baguette - avocado has 8.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both avocado and baguette are high in dietary fiber. Avocado has 209% more dietary fiber than baguette - avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Avocado has 14.4 times less sugar than baguette - avocado has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and baguette has 4.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baguette is a great source of protein and it has 448% more protein than avocado - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and baguette has 10.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baguette has 75% less saturated fat than avocado - avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both baguette and avocado are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than baguette - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Avocado has more Vitamin A than baguette - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 838% more Vitamin E than baguette - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado has 29 times more Vitamin K than baguette - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, avocado contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both baguette and avocado contain significant amounts of folate.
| Baguette | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 1.912 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 1.463 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.287 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 89 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baguette is a great source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and baguette has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Baguette is an excellent source of iron and it has 541% more iron than avocado - avocado has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.
potassium
Avocado is an excellent source of potassium and it has 333% more potassium than baguette - avocado has 507mg of potassium per 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Baguette | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 45 UG | 271 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 63 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 24 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baguette and avocado contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baguette | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.064 G | 0.125 G |
| Total | 0.064 G | 0.125 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than baguette per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | 0.015 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 1.674 G |
| Total | 0.791 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).
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FAQ
Does avocado or baguette contain more calories in 100 grams?Both avocado and baguette are high in calories. Baguette has 60% more calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories in 100g and baguette has 272 calories.
Does avocado or baguette have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baguette is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 80% fewer carbohydrates than baguette - avocado has 8.6g of carbs for 100g and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.
Does avocado or baguette contain more iron?
Baguette is an abundant source of iron and it has 540% more iron than avocado - avocado has 0.61mg of iron in 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.
Does avocado or baguette contain more potassium?
Avocado is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than baguette - avocado has 507mg of potassium in 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.