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Avocado vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between avocadoes and duck meat?

  • Avocadoes are higher in fiber, folate, and vitamin K, yet duck meat is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 38% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in avocadoes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of duck meat is lower.

We used Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this article.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +647.4%
Contains more IronIron +390.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +311.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +254.9%

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +41.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +849.5%
Contains more FatsFats +93.4%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado Duck meat
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 Duck meat DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 20µg 36%
Protein 2g 18.99g 34%
Saturated fat 2.126g 9.67g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg 28%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Iron 0.55mg 2.7mg 27%
Fats 14.66g 28.35g 21%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.825mg 19%
Folate 81µg 6µg 19%
Phosphorus 52mg 156mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin K 21µg 5.1µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 3.65g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.269mg 11%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.86mg 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.7mg 9%
Calories 160kcal 337kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.174mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 12.9g 8%
Potassium 485mg 204mg 8%
Choline 14.2mg 50.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 7µg 63µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.18mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 1.098mg 6%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.019mg 5%
Copper 0.19mg 0.227mg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 16mg 3%
Carbs 8.53g 0g 3%
Sodium 7mg 59mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Calcium 12mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 0.66g 0g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.462mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.544g)
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.