Egg Noodles vs. Avocado
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Egg Noodles and Avocado
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
egg noodles
versus
avocado
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg noodles and avocado:
- Both egg noodles and avocado are high in calories.
- Avocado has 66% less carbohydrates than egg noodle.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg noodle.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Egg noodle has 4 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Egg noodle has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, avocado contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg noodles and avocado are high in calories. Avocado has 21% more calories than egg noodle - egg noodle has 138 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg noodles is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to avocado per calorie. Egg noodles has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for avocado, 4:19:77 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Noodles | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 19% |
| Fat | 14% | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Avocado has 66% less carbohydrates than egg noodle - egg noodle has 25.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 467% more dietary fiber than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Egg noodles and avocado contain similar amounts of sugar - egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg noodle has 132% more protein than avocado - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg noodle has 4 times less saturated fat than avocado - egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and avocado are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Avocado has less cholesterol than egg noodle - egg noodle has 29mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg noodle - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg noodles and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 10 times more Vitamin E than egg noodle - egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado has more Vitamin K than egg noodle - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg noodle has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, avocado contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both egg noodles and avocado contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Egg Noodles | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.136 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Niacin | 2.077 MG | 1.912 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.263 MG | 1.463 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.287 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 89 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg noodles and avocado contain similar amounts of calcium - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Egg noodle has 141% more iron than avocado - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Avocado is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg 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,
| Egg Noodles | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 63 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 271 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 24 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, avocado has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.125 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.125 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.522 G | 1.674 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.522 G | 1.689 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) .
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FAQ
Does egg noodles or avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg noodles and avocado are high in calories. Avocado has 20% more calories than egg noodle - egg noodle has 138 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Does egg noodles or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, avocado has 70% fewer carbohydrates than egg noodle - egg noodle has 25.2g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does egg noodles or avocado contain more potassium?
Avocado is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.