Ingredient swap
Avocado vs Banana
Avocado has 2 g protein and 160 calories per 100 g; banana has 1.1 g and 89. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of avocado (230 g) ≈ 1 cup of banana.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Avocado | Banana |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 | 89 better |
| Protein | 2 gbetter | 1.1 g |
| Carbs | 8.5 gbetter | 22.8 g |
| Fat | 14.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 gbetter | 2.6 g |
| Sugar | 0.7 gbetter | 12.2 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 1 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 230 g | 225 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use banana instead of avocado?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of avocado (230 g) ≈ 1 cup of banana.
Which has more protein?
Avocado, with 2 g per 100 g versus 1.1 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Banana, with 89 calories per 100 g.