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Yogurt vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yogurt and Avocado

  • Yogurt has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Avocado is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B5, Copper, Folate, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E.
  • Yogurt covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 31% more than Avocado.
  • Yogurt has 24 times more Selenium than Avocado. While Yogurt has 9.7µg of Selenium, Avocado has only 0.4µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
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 +816.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2325%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244%
Contains more IronIron +685.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1017.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1477.8%

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.
Yogurt
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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 0% 0.24% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +735.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1057.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~14.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +409.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3659%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.9%
Contains more OtherOther +119.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 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 -94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18388.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15033.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 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 GalactoseGalactose +600%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Yogurt Avocado
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Avocado Opinion
Calories 59kcal 160kcal Avocado
Protein 10.19g 2g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 14.66g Avocado
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Avocado
Net carbs 3.6g 1.83g Yogurt
Carbs 3.6g 8.53g Avocado
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Avocado
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Avocado
Calcium 110mg 12mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 485mg Avocado
Iron 0.07mg 0.55mg Avocado
Sugar 3.24g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 0g 6.7g Avocado
Copper 0.017mg 0.19mg Avocado
Zinc 0.52mg 0.64mg Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 135mg 52mg Yogurt
Sodium 36mg 7mg Avocado
Vitamin A 4IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A 1µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.07mg Avocado
Manganese 0.009mg 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 9.7µg 0.4µg Yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.13mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.257mg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 21µg Avocado
Folate 7µg 81µg Avocado
Trans Fat 0.006g 0g Avocado
Choline 15.1mg 14.2mg Yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.117g 2.126g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 1.816g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Fructose 0g 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Avocado
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
33%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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 - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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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