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Avocado vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Avocado and Wheat gluten different?

  • Avocado is higher in Vitamin B5, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 71% higher.

Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Vital wheat gluten 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 +16%
Contains more Potassium +385%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Calcium +1083.3%
Contains more Iron +845.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Selenium +9825%
Equal in Copper - 0.182
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Potassium +385%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Calcium +1083.3%
Contains more Iron +845.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Selenium +9825%
Equal in Copper - 0.182

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +692.4%
Contains more Water +793%
Contains more Other +58%
Contains more Protein +3658%
Contains more Carbs +61.7%
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +692.4%
Contains more Water +793%
Contains more Other +58%
Contains more Protein +3658%
Contains more Carbs +61.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6181.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6181.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 2g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 14.66g 1.85g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 160kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 6.7g 0.6g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.55mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 29mg 25mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 485mg 100mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 29mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.19mg 0.182mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 146IU 0IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 0µg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.156g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.81g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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)
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.

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.