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American cheese vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Avocado

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Avocado is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 103% more than Avocado.
  • Avocado contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
American cheese
American cheese
5
:
5
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Calcium +8608.3%
Contains more Iron +14.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1132.7%
Contains more Zinc +289.1%
Contains more Selenium +4950%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +267.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Manganese +246.3%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Avocado
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +8608.3%
Contains more Iron +14.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1132.7%
Contains more Zinc +289.1%
Contains more Selenium +4950%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +267.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Manganese +246.3%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
4
:
8
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Vitamin A +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375.9%
Contains more Folate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +707.7%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
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 +547.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375.9%
Contains more Folate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +707.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Protein +806.5%
Contains more Fats +116.8%
Contains more Other +328.5%
Contains more Carbs +130.5%
Contains more Water +84.9%
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 +806.5%
Contains more Fats +116.8%
Contains more Other +328.5%
Contains more Carbs +130.5%
Contains more Water +84.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
0
:
3
Avocado
Avocado
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.2%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Avocado
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
4
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Galactose - 0.1
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Galactose - 0.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 1.83g American cheese
Protein 18.13g 2g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 14.66g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 8.53g Avocado
Calories 371kcal 160kcal American cheese
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0g 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 2.26g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 0g 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 1045mg 12mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.55mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 29mg Avocado
Phosphorus 641mg 52mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 1671mg 7mg Avocado
Zinc 2.49mg 0.64mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.19mg Avocado
Manganese 0.041mg 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 20.2µg 0.4µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 146IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 7µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.13mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 8µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.025mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.073mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.084mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.143mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.132mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.038mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.097mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.107mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.049mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Avocado
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Avocado
Saturated Fat 18.057g 2.126g Avocado
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.111g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
32%
American cheese
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 1664mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.