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Avocado vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Avocado and Fast food

  • Avocado is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B5, yet Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Fast food is 37% higher.
  • Avocado contains 4 times more Fiber than Fast food. Avocado contains 6.7g of Fiber, while Fast food contains 1.7g.
  • Avocado contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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.
Avocado
Avocado
4
:
6
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Potassium +146.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +456.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.7%
Contains more Zinc +293.8%
Contains more Manganese +151.4%
Contains more Selenium +4975%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Avocado
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Potassium +146.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +456.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.7%
Contains more Zinc +293.8%
Contains more Manganese +151.4%
Contains more Selenium +4975%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
Avocado
Avocado
7
:
5
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin A +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +444.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 80
Avocado
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%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +444.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 80

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Avocado
Avocado
3
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Water +90.5%
Contains more Protein +726%
Contains more Carbs +269.3%
Equal in Other - 1.52
Avocado
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Water +90.5%
Contains more Protein +726%
Contains more Carbs +269.3%
Equal in Other - 1.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Avocado
Avocado
3
:
0
Fast food
Fast food
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.68
Avocado
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.68

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Avocado
Avocado
2
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +20690.9%
Contains more Glucose +454.1%
Contains more Fructose +1791.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Avocado
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
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +20690.9%
Contains more Glucose +454.1%
Contains more Fructose +1791.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 2g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 14.66g 12.01g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 160kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 0.11g 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 0.12g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 0.66g 4.88g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 1.7g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 62mg Fast food
Iron 0.55mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 485mg 197mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 331mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.19mg 0.121mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 0.4µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 146IU 51IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.38mg Avocado
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.53mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.212mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 80µg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 21µg 4.9µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.073mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.143mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.132mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.038mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.107mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.049mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Avocado
Trans Fat 0g 0.514g Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 4.493g Avocado
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 4.835g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 1.68g Avocado
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.004g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.