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Milk vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milk and Avocado different?

  • Milk is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Avocado is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B5, Copper, Folate, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Avocado is 27% higher.

Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Milk
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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 +941.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +725%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.3%
Contains more IronIron +1733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1800%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4633.3%

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.
Milk
5
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% 12% 0.2% 36% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +284.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +594.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1520%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
2
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 +68.5%
Contains more WaterWater +22.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1411.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.9%
Contains more OtherOther +110.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 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 -70.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3437.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5088.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Avocado Opinion
Calories 42kcal 160kcal Avocado
Protein 3.37g 2g Milk
Fats 0.97g 14.66g Avocado
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Avocado
Net carbs 4.99g 1.83g Milk
Carbs 4.99g 8.53g Avocado
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milk
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Avocado
Calcium 125mg 12mg Milk
Potassium 150mg 485mg Avocado
Iron 0.03mg 0.55mg Avocado
Sugar 5.2g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 0g 6.7g Avocado
Copper 0.01mg 0.19mg Avocado
Zinc 0.42mg 0.64mg Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 95mg 52mg Milk
Sodium 44mg 7mg Avocado
Vitamin A 196IU 146IU Milk
Vitamin A 58µg 7µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milk
Manganese 0.003mg 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 3.3µg 0.4µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.13mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.257mg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 21µg Avocado
Folate 5µg 81µg Avocado
Choline 17.7mg 14.2mg Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 2.126g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 1.816g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.025mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg 0.073mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.084mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg 0.143mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg 0.132mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg 0.038mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.097mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg 0.107mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg 0.049mg Milk
Fructose 0g 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
15%
Milk
33%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.

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