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Avocado vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between avocadoes and cherries

  • The amount of vitamin B5, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin K, vitamin E, copper, potassium, and vitamin B3 in avocadoes is higher than in cherries.
  • Avocadoes cover your daily vitamin B5 needs 25% more than cherries.
  • Cherries have 31 times less saturated fat than avocadoes. Avocadoes have 2.126g of saturated fat, while cherries have 0.068g.
  • Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of avocadoes is 40, while the glycemic index of cherries is 22.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Cherries, sour, red, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.3%
Contains more IronIron +71.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +540%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%

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%
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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 33% 21% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +871.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +484.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +912.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +814.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~10mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +4786.7%
Contains more OtherOther +305.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.8%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%

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
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1917.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%

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
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9% 49% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.8 g
Glucose: 4.18 g
Fructose: 3.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1233.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1029.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2825%
~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 Cherry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Cherry DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.143mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 0.082g 24%
Fats 14.66g 0.3g 22%
Fiber 6.7g 1.6g 20%
Folate 81µg 8µg 18%
Vitamin K 21µg 2.1µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.044mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.07mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.09g 12%
Copper 0.19mg 0.104mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.126g 0.068g 9%
Potassium 485mg 173mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.4mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.04mg 7%
Vitamin A 7µg 64µg 6%
Calories 160kcal 50kcal 6%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.1mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 9mg 5%
Phosphorus 52mg 15mg 5%
Fructose 0.12g 3.51g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.03mg 3%
Iron 0.55mg 0.32mg 3%
Protein 2g 1g 2%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.112mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg 1%
Choline 14.2mg 6.1mg 1%
Carbs 8.53g 12.18g 1%
Vitamin C 10mg 10mg 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 10.58g N/A
Calcium 12mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.66g 8.49g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Sodium 7mg 3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Cherry
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
9%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/nutrients

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

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