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Avocado vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Avocado and Brunost different?

  • Avocado is richer in Fiber, while Brunost is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Potassium.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 101% more than Avocado.
  • Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat.

Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Cheese, gjetost types were 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +753.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%
~equal in Iron ~0.52mg

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.
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%
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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1520%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +662.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +963.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.271mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +444.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +382.5%
Contains more FatsFats +101.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +400%
Contains more OtherOther +200.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Brunost Opinion
Calories 160kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 2g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 14.66g 29.51g Brunost
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Avocado
Net carbs 1.83g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 8.53g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Avocado
Magnesium 29mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 12mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 485mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.55mg 0.52mg Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Brunost
Fiber 6.7g 0g Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.08mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 1.14mg Brunost
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 7mg 600mg Avocado
Vitamin A 146IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 7µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.04mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.813mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Folate 81µg 5µg Avocado
Choline 14.2mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 19.16g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 7.879g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.938g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.073mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.143mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.132mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.038mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.107mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.049mg 0.293mg Brunost
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Brunost
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
33%
Avocado
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.