Avocado vs. Peach
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Peach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
peach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and peach:
- Avocado has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Peach has more beta-carotene than avocado, however, avocado contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than peach.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and peach has 75% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peach per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for peach, 8:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 87% |
| Fat | 77% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Avocado and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - avocado has 8.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 353% more dietary fiber than peach - avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Avocado and peach contain similar amounts of sugar - avocado has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Avocado and peach contain similar amounts of protein - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peach has less saturated fat than avocado - avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has 115% more Vitamin C than peach - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Avocado and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Avocado has more Vitamin E than peach - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Avocado and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Avocado | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 0.806 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 0.153 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Avocado has 225% more calcium than peach - avocado has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Avocado and peach contain similar amounts of iron - avocado has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Avocado is an excellent source of potassium and it has 316% more potassium than peach - avocado has 507mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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, peach has more beta-carotene than avocado per 100 grams, however, avocado contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than peach per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 224 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 UG | 132 UG |
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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FAQ
Does avocado or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and peach has 80% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does avocado or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, avocado and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - avocado has 8.6g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
Does avocado or peach contain more potassium?
Avocado is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than peach - avocado has 507mg of potassium in 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.