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Fruit salad vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruit salad and avocadoes

  • The amount of vitamin B5, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin C in avocadoes is higher than in fruit salad.
  • Avocadoes cover your daily vitamin B5 needs 27% more than fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad contains less saturated fat.
  • Fruit salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruit salad is 54, while the glycemic index of avocadoes is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +318.1%
Contains more IronIron +120%
Contains more CopperCopper +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.4%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.142mg

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Avocado
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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 AVitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +203%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2520.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +851.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 CarbsCarbs +53%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.2%
Contains more FatsFats +48766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +507.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195880%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16409.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Avocado DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 1.389mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 9.799g 24%
Fats 0.03g 14.66g 23%
Fiber 1g 6.7g 23%
Folate 3µg 81µg 20%
Vitamin K 21µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.257mg 18%
Copper 0.05mg 0.19mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 1.816g 12%
Potassium 116mg 485mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.004g 2.126g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.13mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 1.738mg 9%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 10mg 7%
Calories 50kcal 160kcal 6%
Phosphorus 14mg 52mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.067mg 5%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.64mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 29mg 5%
Iron 0.25mg 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin A 30µg 7µg 3%
Protein 0.51g 2g 3%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Carbs 13.05g 8.53g 2%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 12.05g 1.83g N/A
Calcium 11mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Sodium 5mg 7mg 0%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.142mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 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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is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad 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
3%
Fruit salad
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.