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Edible mushroom vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Edible mushroom and Avocado?

  • Edible mushroom is higher in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Avocado is higher in Fiber, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6.
  • Avocado's daily need coverage for Fiber is 23% more.
  • Edible mushroom has 23 times more Selenium than Avocado. While Edible mushroom has 9.3µg of Selenium, Avocado has only 0.4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Edible mushroom is lower.

We used Mushrooms, white, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types 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.
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
4
:
6
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Phosphorus +65.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Selenium +2225%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +202.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Edible mushroom
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Avocado
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Selenium +2225%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +202.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.55

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.
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
6
:
6
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20600%
Contains more Vitamin C +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more Folate +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.389
Edible mushroom
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20600%
Contains more Vitamin C +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more Folate +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.389

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
2
:
3
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Protein +54.5%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Fats +4211.8%
Contains more Carbs +161.7%
Contains more Other +83.7%
Edible mushroom
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 Protein +54.5%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Fats +4211.8%
Contains more Carbs +161.7%
Contains more Other +83.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
1
:
2
Avocado
Avocado
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1035%
Edible mushroom
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Avocado
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1035%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
2
:
3
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +41.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Edible mushroom
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Avocado
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +41.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 2.26g 1.83g Edible mushroom
Protein 3.09g 2g Edible mushroom
Fats 0.34g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 3.26g 8.53g Avocado
Calories 22kcal 160kcal Avocado
Starch 0g 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.17g 0.12g Edible mushroom
Sugar 1.98g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 1g 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 3mg 12mg Avocado
Iron 0.5mg 0.55mg Avocado
Magnesium 9mg 29mg Avocado
Phosphorus 86mg 52mg Edible mushroom
Potassium 318mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 5mg 7mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.52mg 0.64mg Avocado
Copper 0.318mg 0.19mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 9.3µg 0.4µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 0IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 2.1mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.067mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.13mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 1.738mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 1.389mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 17µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 0µg 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.025mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.107mg 0.073mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.12mg 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.107mg 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.031mg 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.232mg 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg 0.049mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g 2.126g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 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
Edible mushroom 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
27%
Edible mushroom
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.