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Avocado vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Avocado and Fruit salad

  • The amount of Vitamin B5, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C in Avocado is higher than in Fruit salad.
  • Avocado covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 27% more than Fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad has 532 times less Saturated Fat than Avocado. Avocado has 2.126g of Saturated Fat, while Fruit salad has 0.004g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +318.1%
Contains more IronIron +120%
Contains more CopperCopper +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.151mg

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
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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% 8.8% 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 11% 36% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +203%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2520.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +851.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +311%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.2%
Contains more FatsFats +48766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +507.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +195880%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16409.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Fruit salad Opinion
Calories 160kcal 50kcal Avocado
Protein 2g 0.51g Avocado
Fats 14.66g 0.03g Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 3.3mg Avocado
Net carbs 1.83g 12.05g Fruit salad
Carbs 8.53g 13.05g Fruit salad
Magnesium 29mg 8mg Avocado
Calcium 12mg 11mg Avocado
Potassium 485mg 116mg Avocado
Iron 0.55mg 0.25mg Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Fruit salad
Fiber 6.7g 1g Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.05mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.14mg Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 14mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 5mg Fruit salad
Vitamin A 146IU 600IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A 7µg 30µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.151mg Fruit salad
Selenium 0.4µg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.011mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.014mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.356mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.053mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.027mg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Folate 81µg 3µg Avocado
Choline 14.2mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.004g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.005g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.011g 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
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Fruit salad
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
33%
Avocado
5%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.