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Egg vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between eggs and avocadoes?

  • Eggs are richer in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin D, while avocadoes are higher in fiber and vitamin K.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 201% higher.
  • Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index (40) than eggs (0).

We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 +316.7%
Contains more IronIron +116.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +952.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +446.2%

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.
Egg
Egg
5
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 AVitamin A +2028.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1969%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +101%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2615.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6900%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.1%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.067mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.389mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +529%
Contains more FatsFats +38.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +661.6%
Contains more OtherOther +47.7%
~equal in Water ~73.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
0
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 -34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Avocado DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.19mg 201%
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg 124%
Selenium 30.8µg 0.4µg 55%
Choline 293.8mg 14.2mg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.13mg 29%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Protein 12.58g 2g 21%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 21µg 17%
Phosphorus 172mg 52mg 17%
Vitamin A 149µg 7µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 9.799g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Potassium 126mg 485mg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.257mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.738mg 10%
Folate 44µg 81µg 9%
Iron 1.19mg 0.55mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 2.07mg 7%
Fats 10.61g 14.66g 6%
Sodium 124mg 7mg 5%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.142mg 5%
Magnesium 10mg 29mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.267g 2.126g 5%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.64mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 12mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 1.816g 3%
Carbs 1.12g 8.53g 2%
Calories 155kcal 160kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.12g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.067mg 0%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 1.389mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g N/A
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
Egg 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
53%
Egg
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.