Buttermilk vs. Avocado
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Avocado
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
avocado
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and avocado:
- Avocado has 15.2 times less sugar than buttermilk.
- Avocado has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, buttermilk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than buttermilk.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than avocado.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and buttermilk has 63% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to avocado per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for avocado, 4:19:77 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 19% |
| Fat | 48% | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Avocado and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - avocado has 8.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Avocado has 15.2 times less sugar than buttermilk - avocado has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Avocado and buttermilk contain similar amounts of protein - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Avocado and buttermilk contain similar amounts of saturated fat - avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Avocado has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than buttermilk - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has 571% more Vitamin A than avocado - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than avocado - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 27 times more Vitamin E than buttermilk - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado has 69 times more Vitamin K than buttermilk - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, buttermilk contains more Vitamin B12. Both buttermilk and avocado contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Buttermilk | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 1.912 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 1.463 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.287 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 89 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 785% more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Avocado has 19 times more iron than buttermilk - avocado has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Avocado is an excellent source of potassium and it has 276% more potassium than buttermilk - avocado has 507mg of potassium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Buttermilk | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 63 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 24 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 271 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both buttermilk and avocado contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Buttermilk | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.125 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.125 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 1.674 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 1.689 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) .
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FAQ
Does avocado or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and buttermilk has 60% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does avocado or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, avocado and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - avocado has 8.6g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does avocado or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 790% more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
Does avocado or buttermilk contain more potassium?
Avocado is a rich source of potassium and it has 280% more potassium than buttermilk - avocado has 507mg of potassium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg of potassium.