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Avocado vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Avocado and Brussels sprout

  • Avocado is higher in Vitamin B5, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3, yet Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 130% more than Avocado.
  • Avocado contains 34 times more Saturated Fat than Brussels sprout. While Avocado contains 2.126g of Saturated Fat, Brussels sprout contains 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 Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +137.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -72%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +137.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +416.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +742.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +416.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +742.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +4786.7%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Fats +4786.7%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Equal in Carbs - 8.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42504.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8325.1%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42504.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8325.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +666.7%
Contains more Glucose +118.9%
Contains more Fructose +675%
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
21% 37% 42%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +666.7%
Contains more Glucose +118.9%
Contains more Fructose +675%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 2g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 14.66g 0.3g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 160kcal 43kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0.66g 2.2g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 3.8g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.55mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 485mg 389mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 25mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.42mg Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.07mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.4µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 146IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.88mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.09mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.745mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.309mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.219mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 61µg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.073mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.143mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.132mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.038mg 0.032mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.107mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.049mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.023g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 153g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Brussels sprout
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
35%
Avocado
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
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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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.