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Lime vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lime and Avocado?

  • Lime is richer in Vitamin C, while Avocado is higher in Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin E , and Potassium.
  • Avocado's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 23% higher.
  • Avocado has 3 times less Vitamin C than Lime. Lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C, while Avocado has 10mg.
  • Lime is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Limes, raw 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.
Lime
Lime
3
:
6
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +375.5%
Contains more Zinc +481.8%
Contains more Copper +192.3%
Contains more Manganese +1675%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
Lime
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Avocado
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +375.5%
Contains more Zinc +481.8%
Contains more Copper +192.3%
Contains more Manganese +1675%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Equal in Selenium - 0.4

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.
Lime
Lime
1
:
9
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Vitamin C +191%
Contains more Vitamin A +192%
Contains more Vitamin E +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.7%
Contains more Folate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%
Lime
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Avocado
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin C +191%
Contains more Vitamin A +192%
Contains more Vitamin E +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.7%
Contains more Folate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +3400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
2
:
3
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Carbs +23.6%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Fats +7230%
Contains more Other +426.7%
Lime
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Avocado
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 Carbs +23.6%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Fats +7230%
Contains more Other +426.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
1
:
2
Avocado
Avocado
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51473.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3201.8%
Lime
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Avocado
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51473.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3201.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lime Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 7.74g 1.83g Lime
Protein 0.7g 2g Avocado
Fats 0.2g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 10.54g 8.53g Lime
Calories 30kcal 160kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 1.69g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 2.8g 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 33mg 12mg Lime
Iron 0.6mg 0.55mg Lime
Magnesium 6mg 29mg Avocado
Phosphorus 18mg 52mg Avocado
Potassium 102mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 2mg 7mg Lime
Zinc 0.11mg 0.64mg Avocado
Copper 0.065mg 0.19mg Avocado
Manganese 0.008mg 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin A 50IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 29.1mg 10mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 8µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin K 0.6µg 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.014mg 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.002mg 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 0.022g 2.126g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lime Avocado
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Lime
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.