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Elderberry vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Elderberry and Avocado

  • Elderberry is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron, yet Avocado is higher in Vitamin B5, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Elderberry covers your daily Vitamin C needs 29% more than Avocado.
  • Elderberry contains 3 times more Iron than Avocado. While Elderberry contains 1.6mg of Iron, Avocado contains only 0.55mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Elderberry is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Elderberries, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +480%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.2%
Contains more Zinc +481.8%
Contains more Copper +211.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +480%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.2%
Contains more Zinc +481.8%
Contains more Copper +211.5%

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 A +311%
Contains more Vitamin C +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +892.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
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 +311%
Contains more Vitamin C +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +892.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +115.7%
Contains more Protein +203%
Contains more Fats +2832%
Contains more Other +146.9%
Equal in Water - 73.23
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
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 Carbs +115.7%
Contains more Protein +203%
Contains more Fats +2832%
Contains more Other +146.9%
Equal in Water - 73.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12148.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +635.2%
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12148.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +635.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elderberry Avocado
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 Elderberry Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 1.83g Elderberry
Protein 0.66g 2g Avocado
Fats 0.5g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 18.4g 8.53g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 160kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 6.7g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 12mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.55mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 29mg Avocado
Phosphorus 39mg 52mg Avocado
Potassium 280mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 6mg 7mg Elderberry
Zinc 0.11mg 0.64mg Avocado
Copper 0.061mg 0.19mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 146IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 7µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 36mg 10mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.067mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 6µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.027mg 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.06mg 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.026mg 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.014mg 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.033mg 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.015mg 0.049mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 0.023g 2.126g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 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
Elderberry 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
22%
Elderberry
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elderberry
Elderberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry 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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.