Avocado vs. Goji Berry
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Goji Berry
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
goji berry
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and goji berry:
- Both avocado and goji berry are high in calories and dietary fiber.
- Avocado has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Avocado is an excellent source of potassium.
- Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both avocado and goji berry are high in calories. Goji berry has 109% more calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories per 100 grams and goji berry has 349 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to goji berry per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for goji berry, 16:84:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Goji Berry | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 84% |
| Fat | 77% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goji berry is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 89% less carbohydrates than goji berry - avocado has 8.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both avocado and goji berry are high in dietary fiber. Goji berry has 91% more dietary fiber than avocado - avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goji berry has 13g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Goji berry is high in sugar and avocado has 99% less sugar than goji berry - avocado has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and goji berry has 45.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Goji berry is an excellent source of protein and it has 628% more protein than avocado - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and goji berry has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goji berry has less saturated fat than avocado - avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 450% more Vitamin C than avocado - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goji berry has 48.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Avocado has more Vitamin A than goji berry - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Avocado has more Vitamin E than goji berry - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Avocado has more Vitamin K than goji berry - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Avocado | Goji Berry | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Goji berry is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
iron
Goji berry is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than avocado - avocado has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
potassium
Avocado is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - avocado has 507mg of potassium per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
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: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does avocado or goji berry contain more calories in 100 grams?Both avocado and goji berry are high in calories. Goji berry has 110% more calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories in 100g and goji berry has 349 calories.
Does avocado or goji berry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goji berry is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 90% fewer carbohydrates than goji berry - avocado has 8.6g of carbs for 100g and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
Does avocado or goji berry contain more calcium?
Goji berry is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
Does avocado or goji berry contain more iron?
Goji berry is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than avocado - avocado has 0.61mg of iron in 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
Does avocado or goji berry contain more potassium?
Avocado is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - avocado has 507mg of potassium in 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.