Avocado vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between avocadoes and Brussels sprouts
- Avocadoes are higher in vitamin B5, copper, fiber, and vitamin E, yet Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and manganese.
- Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 130% more than avocadoes.
- Avocadoes contain 34 times more saturated fat than Brussels sprouts. While avocadoes contain 2.126g of saturated fat, Brussels sprouts contain only 0.062g.
Food varieties used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Brussels sprouts, raw.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +154.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +135.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +349.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +742.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +4786.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.4% |
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Carbs
~8.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.816 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42504.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8325.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
0.81 g
Fructose:
0.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +666.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +118.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +675% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~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.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 153g | 1008% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 177µg | 130% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 85mg | 83% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 0.023g | 24% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 0.3g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.309mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.07mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 3.8g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.4mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 0.062g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.337mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.88mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.745mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.139mg | 6% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 43kcal | 6% |
| Folate | 81µg | 61µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.219mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 3.38g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 38µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 389mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 19.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 8.95g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
32%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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