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Avocado vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between avocadoes and avocadoes

    Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
    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%
    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%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~12mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~485mg
    ~equal in Iron ~0.55mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.19mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.64mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~52mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~7mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.142mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.4µg

    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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~10mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~7µg
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~2.07mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.067mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.13mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.738mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.389mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.257mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~21µg
    ~equal in Folate ~81µg
    ~equal in Choline ~14.2mg

    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
    2% 15% 9% 73%
    Protein: 2 g
    Fats: 14.66 g
    Carbs: 8.53 g
    Water: 73.23 g
    Other: 1.58 g
    ~equal in Protein ~2g
    ~equal in Fats ~14.66g
    ~equal in Carbs ~8.53g
    ~equal in Water ~73.23g
    ~equal in Other ~1.58g

    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
    15% 71% 13%
    Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
    Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
    ~equal in Saturated fat ~2.126g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.799g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.816g

    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% 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
    ~equal in Starch ~0.11g
    ~equal in Sucrose ~0.06g
    ~equal in Glucose ~0.37g
    ~equal in Fructose ~0.12g
    ~equal in Lactose ~0g
    ~equal in Maltose ~0g
    ~equal in Galactose ~0.1g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Avocado Avocado DV% diff.
    Calories 160kcal 160kcal 0%
    Protein 2g 2g 0%
    Fats 14.66g 14.66g 0%
    Vitamin C 10mg 10mg 0%
    Net carbs 1.83g 1.83g N/A
    Carbs 8.53g 8.53g 0%
    Magnesium 29mg 29mg 0%
    Calcium 12mg 12mg 0%
    Potassium 485mg 485mg 0%
    Iron 0.55mg 0.55mg 0%
    Sugar 0.66g 0.66g N/A
    Fiber 6.7g 6.7g 0%
    Copper 0.19mg 0.19mg 0%
    Zinc 0.64mg 0.64mg 0%
    Starch 0.11g 0.11g 0%
    Phosphorus 52mg 52mg 0%
    Sodium 7mg 7mg 0%
    Vitamin A 7µg 7µg 0%
    Vitamin E 2.07mg 2.07mg 0%
    Manganese 0.142mg 0.142mg 0%
    Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg 0%
    Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.067mg 0%
    Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.13mg 0%
    Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.738mg 0%
    Vitamin B5 1.389mg 1.389mg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.257mg 0%
    Vitamin K 21µg 21µg 0%
    Folate 81µg 81µg 0%
    Choline 14.2mg 14.2mg 0%
    Saturated fat 2.126g 2.126g 0%
    Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 9.799g 0%
    Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 1.816g 0%
    Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.025mg 0%
    Threonine 0.073mg 0.073mg 0%
    Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.084mg 0%
    Leucine 0.143mg 0.143mg 0%
    Lysine 0.132mg 0.132mg 0%
    Methionine 0.038mg 0.038mg 0%
    Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.097mg 0%
    Valine 0.107mg 0.107mg 0%
    Histidine 0.049mg 0.049mg 0%
    Fructose 0.12g 0.12g 0%
    Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.111g N/A
    Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.015g N/A

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    Avocado Avocado
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    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
    32%
    Avocado
    32%
    Avocado
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    21%
    Avocado
    21%
    Avocado

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.66 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (2.126 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (40)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.8)
    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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.

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