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Avocado vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Avocado and Cheese?

  • Avocado is richer in Fiber, while Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Zinc.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 84% higher.
  • Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +538.2%
Contains more IronIron +292.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +533.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +425.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5816.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +468.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +775%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7025%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +775%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.2%

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +176.1%
Contains more WaterWater +97.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1043.5%
Contains more FatsFats +127.2%
Contains more OtherOther +134.8%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.246g

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
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +42.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Cheese Opinion
Calories 160kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 2g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 14.66g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Avocado
Net carbs 1.83g 3.09g Cheese
Carbs 8.53g 3.09g Avocado
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Avocado
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Avocado
Calcium 12mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 485mg 76mg Avocado
Iron 0.55mg 0.14mg Avocado
Sugar 0.66g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 6.7g 0g Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.03mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 3.64mg Cheese
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 7mg 653mg Avocado
Vitamin A 146IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 7µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.71mg Avocado
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.142mg 0.027mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.029mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.059mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.41mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.066mg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 21µg 2.4µg Avocado
Folate 81µg 27µg Avocado
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Avocado
Choline 14.2mg 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 2.126g 18.867g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 9.246g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 1.421g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.073mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.084mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 0.143mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.132mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.038mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.107mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.049mg 0.547mg Cheese
Fructose 0.12g 0g Avocado
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Cheese
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
33%
Avocado
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 646mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.741g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.