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Acerola vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Acerola and Avocado different?

  • Acerola is richer in Vitamin C, while Avocado is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Acerola covers your daily need of Vitamin C 1853% more than Avocado.
  • Acerola is lower in Saturated Fat.

Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Acerola
Acerola
1
:
7
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +232.2%
Contains more Zinc +540%
Contains more Copper +120.9%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Sodium - 7
Acerola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Avocado
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +175%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +232.2%
Contains more Zinc +540%
Contains more Copper +120.9%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Sodium - 7

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Acerola
Acerola
2
:
9
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Vitamin A +425.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +16676%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2755.6%
Contains more Folate +478.6%
Acerola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Avocado
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +425.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +16676%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2755.6%
Contains more Folate +478.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Acerola
Acerola
1
:
4
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Water +24.8%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +4786.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Other +690%
Acerola
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Avocado
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Water +24.8%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +4786.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Other +690%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Acerola
Acerola
1
:
2
Avocado
Avocado
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1917.8%
Acerola
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Avocado
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1917.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Acerola Avocado
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 6.59g 1.83g Acerola
Protein 0.4g 2g Avocado
Fats 0.3g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 7.69g 8.53g Avocado
Calories 32kcal 160kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Acerola
Fiber 1.1g 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Iron 0.2mg 0.55mg Avocado
Magnesium 18mg 29mg Avocado
Phosphorus 11mg 52mg Avocado
Potassium 146mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 7mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.64mg Avocado
Copper 0.086mg 0.19mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Acerola
Vitamin A 767IU 146IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 7µg Acerola
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 10mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 14µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 0.068g 2.126g Acerola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Acerola Avocado
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
475%
Acerola
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.