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Avocado vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Avocado and Shortbread different?

  • Avocado is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin C, however, Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Shortbread is 30% higher.
  • Avocado has less Saturated Fat.

Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain are the varieties 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 Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +451.1%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Copper +111.1%
Contains more Iron +441.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Manganese +176.8%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +451.1%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Copper +111.1%
Contains more Iron +441.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Manganese +176.8%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Equal in Calcium - 13

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +14500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +426.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.4%
Equal in Folate - 81
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +14500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +426.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.4%
Equal in Folate - 81

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1934.2%
Contains more Other +53.4%
Contains more Protein +168.5%
Contains more Fats +78.9%
Contains more Carbs +647.7%
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +1934.2%
Contains more Other +53.4%
Contains more Protein +168.5%
Contains more Fats +78.9%
Contains more Carbs +647.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.5%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +36690.9%
Contains more Sucrose +34883.3%
Contains more Fructose +150%
Equal in Glucose - 0.36
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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +36690.9%
Contains more Sucrose +34883.3%
Contains more Fructose +150%
Equal in Glucose - 0.36

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 2g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 14.66g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 8.53g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 160kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 0.11g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.12g 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 0.66g 21.65g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 1.3g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 13mg Shortbread
Iron 0.55mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 29mg 14mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 485mg 88mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 353mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.49mg Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.09mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0.4µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 146IU 1IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.321mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.071mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 81µg
Vitamin K 21µg 11µg 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
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 8.105g Avocado
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 6.708g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.979g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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