Avocado vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and ginger:
- Both ginger and avocado are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Ginger has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, avocado contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ginger and avocado are high in calories. Ginger has 101% more calories than avocado - ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 75% |
| Fat | 77% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 88% less carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both ginger and avocado are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 107% more dietary fiber than avocado - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger and avocado contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 358% more protein than avocado - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ginger and avocado contain similar amounts of saturated fat - ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has 11 times more Vitamin C than ginger - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ginger and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Avocado has more Vitamin E than ginger - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Avocado has 25 times more Vitamin K than ginger - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, avocado contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both avocado and ginger contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Avocado | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 777% more calcium than avocado - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than avocado - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger and avocado are high in potassium. Ginger has 160% more potassium than avocado - ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Avocado | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 18 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both avocado and ginger contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Avocado | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.125 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.125 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than ginger per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 0.706 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.689 G | 0.706 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.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ginger or avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ginger and avocado are high in calories. Ginger has 100% more calories than avocado - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Does ginger or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 90% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger or avocado contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 780% more calcium than avocado - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
Does ginger or avocado contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than avocado - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
Does ginger or avocado contain more potassium?
Both ginger and avocado are high in potassium. Ginger has 160% more potassium than avocado - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.