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Avocado oil vs. Lard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Avocado oil and Lard

  • The amount of Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat in Avocado oil is higher than in Lard.
  • Lard covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 138% more than Avocado oil.
  • Avocado oil contains 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Lard. While Avocado oil contains 70.554g of Monounsaturated Fat, Lard contains only 45.1g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Avocado oil is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, avocado and Lard.

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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 Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 2%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Lard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 0% 12% 75% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Fats - 100
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Equal in Fats - 100

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.4%
12% 74% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.56 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 70.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.486 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 39.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado oil Lard Opinion
Fats 100g 100g
Calories 884kcal 902kcal Lard
Zinc 0mg 0.11mg Lard
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Lard
Vitamin E 0.6mg Lard
Vitamin D 102IU Lard
Vitamin D 2.5µg Lard
Cholesterol 95mg Avocado oil
Saturated Fat 11.56g 39.2g Avocado oil
Monounsaturated Fat 70.554g 45.1g Avocado oil
Polyunsaturated fat 13.486g 11.2g Avocado oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado oil Lard
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
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Avocado oil
7%
Lard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Avocado oil
0%
Lard

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Lard
Lard is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 27.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Avocado oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173573/nutrients
  2. Lard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171401/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.