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Cheese vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheese and Avocado?

  • Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Zinc, while Avocado is higher in Fiber.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 84% higher.
  • Avocado is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types in this comparison.

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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.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +5816.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +468.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +775%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7025%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +538.2%
Contains more IronIron +292.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +533.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +425.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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.
Cheese
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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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +775%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +1043.5%
Contains more FatsFats +127.2%
Contains more OtherOther +134.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +176.1%
Contains more WaterWater +97.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 -88.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.799g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
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
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +42.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0.1g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese 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 Cheese Avocado Opinion
Calories 404kcal 160kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 2g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 14.66g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Avocado
Net carbs 3.09g 1.83g Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 8.53g Avocado
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Avocado
Calcium 710mg 12mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 485mg Avocado
Iron 0.14mg 0.55mg Avocado
Sugar 0.48g 0.66g Cheese
Fiber 0g 6.7g Avocado
Copper 0.03mg 0.19mg Avocado
Zinc 3.64mg 0.64mg Cheese
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 455mg 52mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 7mg Avocado
Vitamin A 1242IU 146IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 7µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 28.5µg 0.4µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.13mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.257mg Avocado
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 21µg Avocado
Folate 27µg 81µg Avocado
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Avocado
Choline 16.5mg 14.2mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 2.126g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.816g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.025mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.073mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.084mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.143mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.132mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.038mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.097mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.107mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.049mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Avocado
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Cheese
33%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 646mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.741g)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.