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Egg white vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between egg whites and avocadoes

  • Egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2, while avocadoes have more fiber, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, folate, copper, vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin C.
  • Egg whites' daily need coverage for selenium is 36% higher.
  • Avocadoes contain 3 times less vitamin B2 than egg whites. Egg whites contain 0.439mg of vitamin B2, while avocadoes contain 0.13mg.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of avocadoes is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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 SeleniumSelenium +4900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.5%
Contains more IronIron +587.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +726.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1190.9%

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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +631.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5040%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1925%
Contains more CholineCholine +1190.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 +445%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +8523.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1068.5%
Contains more OtherOther +150.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 SucroseSucrose +16.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +71.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +42.9%
~equal in Glucose ~0.37g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Avocado DV% diff.
Selenium 20µg 0.4µg 36%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.799g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 1.389mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.13mg 24%
Fats 0.17g 14.66g 22%
Folate 4µg 81µg 19%
Copper 0.023mg 0.19mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.257mg 19%
Protein 10.9g 2g 18%
Vitamin K 0µg 21µg 18%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.07mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.816g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.126g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 1.738mg 10%
Potassium 163mg 485mg 9%
Sodium 166mg 7mg 7%
Iron 0.08mg 0.55mg 6%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.64mg 6%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.142mg 6%
Calories 52kcal 160kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.067mg 5%
Phosphorus 15mg 52mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 29mg 4%
Carbs 0.73g 8.53g 3%
Choline 1.1mg 14.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Calcium 7mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 0.71g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 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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Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
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 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)

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 white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.