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Beef broiled vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef broiled and avocadoes

  • Beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet avocadoes are higher in fiber and folate.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 110% more than avocadoes.
  • The glycemic index of beef broiled is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +372.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +885.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5275%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1083.3%

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.
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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
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% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +480.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1650%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1196.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.3%
Contains more OtherOther +132.4%
~equal in Fats ~14.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Avocado DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0µg 110%
Zinc 6.31mg 0.64mg 52%
Protein 25.93g 2g 48%
Selenium 21.5µg 0.4µg 38%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Iron 2.6mg 0.55mg 26%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 1.738mg 23%
Phosphorus 198mg 52mg 21%
Folate 9µg 81µg 18%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 21µg 17%
Saturated fat 5.895g 2.126g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 1.389mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.07mg 13%
Choline 82.4mg 14.2mg 12%
Copper 0.085mg 0.19mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.257mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 1.816g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 9.799g 8%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.142mg 6%
Calories 250kcal 160kcal 5%
Potassium 318mg 485mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.13mg 4%
Sodium 72mg 7mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.53g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.067mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 29mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 12mg 1%
Fats 15.41g 14.66g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.83g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g 0.111g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Avocado
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.