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Avocado vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between avocadoes and beefsteak raw

  • Avocadoes have more fiber and folate, while beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 112% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beefsteak raw is 0, while the glycemic index of avocadoes is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +263.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +728.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +323.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6875%

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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +2600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +173.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +378.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +969%
~equal in Water ~72.93g

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
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +316.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +860.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Selenium 0.4µg 27.9µg 50%
Zinc 0.64mg 5.3mg 42%
Protein 2g 21.38g 39%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 28%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Phosphorus 52mg 220mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.543mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 5.048mg 21%
Folate 81µg 3µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 2.354g 19%
Iron 0.55mg 2mg 18%
Vitamin K 21µg 1.5µg 16%
Fats 14.66g 5.36g 14%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 14%
Copper 0.19mg 0.079mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.189g 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Manganese 0.142mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.182mg 4%
Carbs 8.53g 0g 3%
Potassium 485mg 375mg 3%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Sodium 7mg 55mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.126g 1.875g 1%
Calories 160kcal 134kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.075mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 2µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 5mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.66g 0g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.868mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.