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Fruit preserves vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fruit preserves and avocadoes

  • Avocadoes are richer than fruit preserves in vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin K, folate, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for avocadoes is 27% higher.
  • Fruit preserves contain less saturated fat.
  • Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index than fruit preserves.

Food types used in this article are Jams and preserves 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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
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 +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +529.9%
Contains more IronIron +12.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +255%

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
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 CVitamin C +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4727.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6845%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1185%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +636.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 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 +707.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +440.5%
Contains more FatsFats +20842.9%
Contains more WaterWater +140.3%
Contains more OtherOther +587%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25686.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit preserves Avocado
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 preserves Avocado DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 1.389mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.038g 9.799g 24%
Fats 0.07g 14.66g 22%
Fiber 1.1g 6.7g 22%
Carbs 68.86g 8.53g 20%
Folate 11µg 81µg 18%
Vitamin K 0µg 21µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.257mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.07mg 13%
Potassium 77mg 485mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.816g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 1.738mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.01g 2.126g 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.19mg 10%
Magnesium 4mg 29mg 6%
Calories 278kcal 160kcal 6%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.64mg 5%
Phosphorus 19mg 52mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.067mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.13mg 4%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.142mg 4%
Selenium 2µg 0.4µg 3%
Protein 0.37g 2g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Sodium 32mg 7mg 1%
Iron 0.49mg 0.55mg 1%
Choline 10.2mg 14.2mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 67.76g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 48.5g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.023mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.037mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 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 preserves 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
6%
Fruit preserves
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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 preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.