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Avocado vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are avocadoes and barbecue chicken different?

  • Avocadoes are richer in fiber, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin K, while barbecue chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for cholesterol, 42% more than avocadoes.
  • Avocadoes are lower in sodium.
  • Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index (40) than barbecue chicken (10).

Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2740%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +319.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5400%

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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +343%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7008.3%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +79.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1025.5%
~equal in Fats ~15.08g

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
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.2%

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
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +50%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +825%
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Barbecue chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Protein 2g 22.51g 41%
Selenium 0.4µg 22µg 39%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.152mg 25%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 5.732mg 25%
Phosphorus 52mg 218mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Folate 81µg 8µg 18%
Vitamin K 21µg 0µg 18%
Sodium 7mg 335mg 14%
Copper 0.19mg 0.077mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.46mg 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.78mg 10%
Choline 14.2mg 62.9mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 6.446g 8%
Saturated fat 2.126g 3.927g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.227mg 7%
Potassium 485mg 255mg 7%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.005mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.191mg 5%
Iron 0.55mg 0.95mg 5%
Calories 160kcal 226kcal 3%
Carbs 8.53g 0.12g 3%
Magnesium 29mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 20µg 1%
Fats 14.66g 15.08g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 2.038g 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 0.12g N/A
Calcium 12mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.66g 0.12g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Barbecue chicken
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.801g)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients

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

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