Acerola vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are acerola and avocadoes different?
- Acerola is richer in vitamin C, while avocadoes are higher in fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, folate, copper, potassium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Acerola covers your daily need for vitamin C, 1853% more than avocadoes.
- 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +540% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +372.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16676% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +235% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +334.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +349.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2755.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +478.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4786.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +690% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 10mg | 1853% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 9.799g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 14.66g | 22% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 6.7g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 1.389mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.257mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 81µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 1.816g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 485mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.068g | 2.126g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.738mg | 8% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 160kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 52mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 2g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 7.69g | 8.53g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.59g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.66g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
436%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Acerola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)