Fast food vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fast food and avocadoes
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and zinc, yet avocadoes are richer in fiber and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 37% higher.
- Fast food contains 51 times more selenium than avocadoes. Fast food contains 20.3µg of selenium, while avocadoes contain 0.4µg.
- Avocadoes contain less sodium.
- Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index than fast food.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +416.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +456.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +293.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4975% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +373.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +179.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +142.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +444.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +162.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +328.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +726% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +269.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +102.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.816g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +20690.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +454.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1791.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 0.4µg | 36% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.55mg | 31% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 2g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 1.738mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.067mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 6.7g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.13mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.64mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 1.389mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 7mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 21µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 52mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 9.799g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 2.126g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 2.07mg | 11% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 0.11g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.142mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 485mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 8.53g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 160kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 14.2mg | 4% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 14.66g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0.12g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.257mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.816g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Folate | 80µg | 81µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.111g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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