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Avocado vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are avocadoes and almonds different?

  • Almonds are higher than avocadoes in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, calcium, fiber, and zinc.
  • Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 157% more than avocadoes.
  • Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index (40) than almonds (0).

Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +831%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.1%
Contains more IronIron +574.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +442.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +387.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +825%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1434.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +925%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +775.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +266.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +1560.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +957.5%
Contains more FatsFats +240.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.6%
Contains more OtherOther +87.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +222%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +578.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +117.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +42.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +554.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6483.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.11g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 2.07mg 25.63mg 157%
Copper 0.19mg 1.031mg 93%
Manganese 0.142mg 2.179mg 89%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 1.138mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 12.329g 70%
Phosphorus 52mg 481mg 61%
Magnesium 29mg 270mg 57%
Fats 14.66g 49.93g 54%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 31.551g 54%
Iron 0.55mg 3.71mg 40%
Protein 2g 21.15g 38%
Calcium 12mg 269mg 26%
Fiber 6.7g 12.5g 23%
Zinc 0.64mg 3.12mg 23%
Calories 160kcal 579kcal 21%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.471mg 18%
Vitamin K 21µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.205mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.618mg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Folate 81µg 44µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.137mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.126g 3.802g 8%
Selenium 0.4µg 4.1µg 7%
Potassium 485mg 733mg 7%
Choline 14.2mg 52.1mg 7%
Carbs 8.53g 21.55g 4%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 0.66g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0.72g 0%
Sodium 7mg 1mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Avocado
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.676g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds 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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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