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Avocado vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between avocadoes and fast food

  • Avocadoes are 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 for fast food is 37% higher.
  • Avocadoes contain 4 times more fiber than fast food. Avocadoes contain 6.7g of fiber, while fast food contains 1.7g.
  • Avocadoes contain less sodium.
  • Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index than fast food.

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.
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +57%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +416.7%
Contains more IronIron +456.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +151.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4975%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +444.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.3%
~equal in Folate ~80µg

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
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 FatsFats +22.1%
Contains more WaterWater +90.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +726%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.3%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.68g

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
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +20690.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +454.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1791.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Fast food
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Selenium 0.4µg 20.3µg 36%
Iron 0.55mg 3.06mg 31%
Protein 2g 16.52g 29%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 5.617mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.317mg 21%
Fiber 6.7g 1.7g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.363mg 18%
Zinc 0.64mg 2.52mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.53mg 17%
Sodium 7mg 331mg 14%
Vitamin K 21µg 4.9µg 13%
Phosphorus 52mg 134mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 4.835g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.126g 4.493g 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.38mg 11%
Starch 0.11g 22.87g 9%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.357mg 9%
Potassium 485mg 197mg 8%
Carbs 8.53g 31.5g 8%
Copper 0.19mg 0.121mg 8%
Calories 160kcal 297kcal 7%
Calcium 12mg 62mg 5%
Choline 14.2mg 34.4mg 4%
Fats 14.66g 12.01g 4%
Fructose 0.12g 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.212mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 1.68g 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 29mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 0.66g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 9µg 0%
Folate 81µg 80µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Fast food
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
43%
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 Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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 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.

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