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Avocado vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Avocado and Roselle different?

  • Avocado is richer in Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, while Roselle is higher in Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Roselle covers your daily need of Calcium 20% more than Avocado.
  • Avocado contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Roselle. Avocado contains 1.738mg of Vitamin B3, while Roselle contains 0.31mg.

Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Roselle, raw 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +133.2%
Contains more Calcium +1691.7%
Contains more Iron +169.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 56% 37% 16% 19% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +133.2%
Contains more Calcium +1691.7%
Contains more Iron +169.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 40% 3% 7% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +2190.6%
Contains more Other +209.8%
Contains more Carbs +32.6%
Contains more Water +18.2%
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +2190.6%
Contains more Other +209.8%
Contains more Carbs +32.6%
Contains more Water +18.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Roselle Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 11.31g Roselle
Protein 2g 0.96g Avocado
Fats 14.66g 0.64g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 11.31g Roselle
Calories 160kcal 49kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Roselle
Fiber 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 215mg Roselle
Iron 0.55mg 1.48mg Roselle
Magnesium 29mg 51mg Roselle
Phosphorus 52mg 37mg Avocado
Potassium 485mg 208mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 6mg Roselle
Zinc 0.64mg Avocado
Copper 0.19mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg Avocado
Vitamin A 146IU 287IU Roselle
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 14µg Roselle
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 12mg Roselle
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.011mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.028mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.31mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 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 2.126g Roselle
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 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
Avocado Roselle
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
35%
Avocado
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.