Avocado vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between avocado and american cheese
- Avocado has more fiber and vitamin B5; however, american cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 103% more than avocado.
- Avocado contains less saturated Fat.
- Avocado has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of avocado is 40, while the glycemic index of american cheese is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +267.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +313% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +246.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8608.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +289.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1132.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4950% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +158.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +346.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2186.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +244.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +707.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +912.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +547.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +154.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +806.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +328.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +19% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0.11g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 160kcal | 371kcal |
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| Protein | 2g | 18.13g |
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| Fats | 14.66g | 31.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.83g | 3.7g |
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| Carbs | 8.53g | 3.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 1045mg |
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| Potassium | 485mg | 132mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0.66g | 2.26g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.64mg | 2.49mg |
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| Starch | 0.11g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 641mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 1671mg |
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| Vitamin A | 146IU | 945IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 250µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.041mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 20.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 21µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 1.144g |
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| Choline | 14.2mg | 36.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.126g | 18.057g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.799g | 8.236g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 1.286g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.772mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 0.143mg | 1.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.132mg | 1.516mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.939mg |
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| Valine | 0.107mg | 1.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.546mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | 0.137g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g |
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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
33%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 1664mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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