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Avocado vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Avocado and Buttermilk

  • Avocado is higher in Fiber, Vitamin B5, Copper, Folate, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C, yet Buttermilk is higher in Calcium.
  • Avocado covers your daily Fiber needs 27% more than Buttermilk.
  • Avocado contains 210 times more Vitamin K than Buttermilk. While Avocado contains 21µg of Vitamin K, Buttermilk contains only 0.1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 Iron +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Potassium +221.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +1627.3%
Contains more Manganese +7000%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains more Selenium +400%
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 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Potassium +221.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +1627.3%
Contains more Manganese +7000%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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 A +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +4040%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2896.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +655.9%
Contains more Folate +1520%
Contains more Vitamin K +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +4040%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2896.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +655.9%
Contains more Folate +1520%
Contains more Vitamin K +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1565.9%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Water +23.1%
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Fats +1565.9%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Water +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3757.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5403%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3757.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5403%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 2g 3.31g Buttermilk
Fats 14.66g 0.88g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 4.79g Avocado
Calories 160kcal 40kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g 4.79g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 0g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.55mg 0.05mg Avocado
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 89mg Buttermilk
Potassium 485mg 151mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 190mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.42mg Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.011mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.002mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 146IU 47IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.05mg Avocado
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 10mg 1mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.034mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.058mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.275mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.034mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 5µg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 21µg 0.1µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.073mg 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.143mg 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.132mg 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.038mg 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.107mg 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.049mg 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.254g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.033g Avocado
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 Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.578g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.