Avocado vs Fig – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing avocado to figs, we picked the avocado.
Why?
Figs are great, but this one wasn’t close:
In terms of macros, avocados have more than 2x the fiber and much more fat (famously healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids), while figs have more carbs, so this one’s an easy first-round win for avocados.
In the category of vitamins, avocados have more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, E, and K, while figs are not higher in any vitamin, giving avocados a very one-sided win in this round.
Looking at minerals, avocados have more copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while figs boast only more calcium, so this one’s another win for avocados.
Adding up the sections makes for a very clear overall win for avocados, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
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