Avocado vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Avocado and Butter
- Avocado has more Fiber, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin K, however, Butter has more Vitamin A.
- Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 242% more.
- Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Butter, without salt.
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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 | +1350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1920.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1087.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +611.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +282.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4038.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1162.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +8466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1611.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.4% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14116.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +308.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3850% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +453.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +139.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 160kcal | 717kcal |
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| Protein | 2g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 14.66g | 81.11g |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.83g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 8.53g | 0.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 485mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.02mg |
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| Sugar | 0.66g | 0.06g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.016mg |
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| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.09mg |
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| Starch | 0.11g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 146IU | 2499IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 684µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 2.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.003mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 21µg | 7µg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 14.2mg | 18.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.126g | 50.489g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.799g | 23.43g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 3.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.041mg |
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| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.023mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | 0.315g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g |
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 48.363g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins