Avocado vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Avocado and Macadamia different?
- Avocado is richer in Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E, while Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
- Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 173% more than Avocado.
- Avocado contains 7 times more Folate than Macadamia. Avocado contains 81µg of Folate, while Macadamia contains 11µg.
- Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat.
Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +31.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +348.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +608.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +570.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +297.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +261.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2809.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
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 | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +636.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1683.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +5284.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +295.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +416.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +500.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +428.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +71.4% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +854.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +7283.3% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 160kcal | 718kcal |
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| Protein | 2g | 7.91g |
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| Fats | 14.66g | 75.77g |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.83g | 5.22g |
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| Carbs | 8.53g | 13.82g |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 130mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 85mg |
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| Potassium | 485mg | 368mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 3.69mg |
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| Sugar | 0.66g | 4.57g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 8.6g |
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.756mg |
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| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 0.11g | 1.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 146IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.142mg | 4.131mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 3.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 1.195mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 2.473mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.758mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin K | 21µg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 14.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.126g | 12.061g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.799g | 58.877g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 1.502g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.067mg |
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| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.37mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.314mg |
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| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.602mg |
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| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.018mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.023mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.665mg |
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| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.363mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.195mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.07g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.935g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.