Avocado vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between avocadoes and eggs?
- Avocadoes are richer in fiber and vitamin K, while eggs are higher in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 201% higher.
- Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index (40) than eggs (0).
We used Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +284.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +446.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +316.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +952.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7600% |
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 EVitamin E | +101% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2615.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2028.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +294.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1969% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +661.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +529% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 2mg | 201% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 30.8µg | 55% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 293.8mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.11µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.513mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 0g | 27% |
| Protein | 2g | 12.58g | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 0.3µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 172mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 149µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 4.077g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 126mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.121mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.064mg | 10% |
| Folate | 81µg | 44µg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.19mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 1.03mg | 7% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 10.61g | 6% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 124mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.026mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 3.267g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.05mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 1.414g | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 1.12g | 2% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 155kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 1.398mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | N/A |
| 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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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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