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Avocado vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Avocado and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Avocado is 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 of Cholesterol 42% more than Avocado.
  • Avocado is lower in Sodium.

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.
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +146.8%
Contains more Manganese +2740%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.2%
Contains more Zinc +178.1%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +146.8%
Contains more Manganese +2740%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.2%
Contains more Zinc +178.1%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.6%
Contains more Folate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +813.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.6%
Contains more Folate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +7008.3%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Contains more Protein +1025.5%
Equal in Fats - 15.08
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 Carbs +7008.3%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Contains more Protein +1025.5%
Equal in Fats - 15.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.2%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +50%
Contains more Glucose +825%
Contains more Fructose +200%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +50%
Contains more Glucose +825%
Contains more Fructose +200%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 0.12g Avocado
Protein 2g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 14.66g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 8.53g 0.12g Avocado
Calories 160kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Starch 0.11g 0g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g 0.04g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 6.7g 0g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.55mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 485mg 255mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 335mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.19mg 0.077mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.005mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 146IU 67IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.46mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.055mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.152mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.191mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 8µg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 21µg 0µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.073mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 0.143mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0.132mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.038mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.107mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.049mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg Avocado
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 3.927g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 6.446g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Avocado
25%
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 contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.801g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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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