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Avocado vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Avocado and Currant

  • Avocado has more Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin K, while Currant has more Vitamin C.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 34% higher.
  • Currant contains 125 times less Saturated Fat than Avocado. Avocado contains 2.126g of Saturated Fat, while Currant contains 0.017g.

The food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Currants, red and white, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Zinc +178.3%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +50%
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 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Zinc +178.3%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1970%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1638%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2070.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.1%
Contains more Folate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +310%
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 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1970%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1638%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2070.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.1%
Contains more Folate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +310%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +7230%
Contains more Other +143.1%
Contains more Carbs +61.8%
Contains more Water +14.6%
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +7230%
Contains more Other +143.1%
Contains more Carbs +61.8%
Contains more Water +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34896.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1963.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34896.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1963.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +916.7%
Contains more Glucose +770.3%
Contains more Fructose +2841.7%
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
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +916.7%
Contains more Glucose +770.3%
Contains more Fructose +2841.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Currant Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 9.5g Currant
Protein 2g 1.4g Avocado
Fats 14.66g 0.2g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 13.8g Currant
Calories 160kcal 56kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g 3.53g Currant
Sugar 0.66g 7.37g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 4.3g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 33mg Currant
Iron 0.55mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 29mg 13mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 44mg Avocado
Potassium 485mg 275mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.64mg 0.23mg Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.107mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Currant
Vitamin A 146IU 42IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.1mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.04mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.05mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.1mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.064mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.07mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 8µg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg 11µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.028g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.088g Avocado
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 Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.71g)
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)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/nutrients

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

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