Avocado vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between avocadoes and ground beef
- Avocadoes have more fiber, folate, and vitamin B5; however, ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and phosphorus.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% more.
- Avocadoes are lower in saturated fat.
- Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index than ground beef.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +70.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1477.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +312.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +812.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +219.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4675% |
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 AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +171.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +624.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1057.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +415.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1093.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.3% |
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Fats
~15.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +345.1% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 5.84mg | 47% |
| Protein | 2g | 23.87g | 44% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 19.1µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 0g | 27% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.27mg | 22% |
| Folate | 81µg | 7µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 6.073g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.512mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 166mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 2.9µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 4.026mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.12mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.079mg | 12% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 73.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.408g | 9% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 241mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 7.322g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.009mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.311mg | 4% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.171mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 0g | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 15.37g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 0g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.947g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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