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Edible mushroom vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between edible mushroom and avocadoes?

  • Edible mushroom is higher in vitamin B2, selenium, copper, and vitamin B3, yet avocadoes are higher in fiber, vitamin K, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin B6.
  • Avocadoes' daily need coverage for fiber is 23% more.
  • Edible mushroom has 23 times more selenium than avocadoes. While edible mushroom has 9.3µg of selenium, avocadoes have only 0.4µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in edible mushroom is lower.

We used Mushrooms, white, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 CopperCopper +67.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +202.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.55mg

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +376.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.389mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 +54.5%
Contains more WaterWater +26.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4211.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.7%
Contains more OtherOther +83.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1035%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +300%
Contains more FructoseFructose +41.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Avocado DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.799g 24%
Fiber 1g 6.7g 23%
Fats 0.34g 14.66g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.13mg 21%
Vitamin K 0µg 21µg 18%
Selenium 9.3µg 0.4µg 16%
Folate 17µg 81µg 16%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.07mg 14%
Copper 0.318mg 0.19mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 1.738mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.257mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1.816g 11%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 10mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.05g 2.126g 9%
Calories 22kcal 160kcal 7%
Phosphorus 86mg 52mg 5%
Potassium 318mg 485mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 29mg 5%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.142mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 1.389mg 2%
Carbs 3.26g 8.53g 2%
Protein 3.09g 2g 2%
Choline 17.3mg 14.2mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.067mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.64mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 0.55mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0g 0.11g 0%
Sodium 5mg 7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
26%
Edible mushroom
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.

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