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Buttermilk vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Buttermilk and Egg white

  • Buttermilk has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Egg white has more Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Egg white's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.
  • Buttermilk has 17 times more Calcium than Egg white. Buttermilk has 116mg of Calcium, while Egg white has 7mg.
  • Egg white is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 Calcium +1557.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +493.3%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Copper +109.1%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 163
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +1557.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +493.3%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Copper +109.1%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 163

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +580%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +580%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +417.6%
Contains more Carbs +556.2%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Protein +229.3%
Equal in Water - 87.57
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Fats +417.6%
Contains more Carbs +556.2%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Protein +229.3%
Equal in Water - 87.57

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buttermilk Egg white
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Buttermilk Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 0.73g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 10.9g Egg white
Fats 0.88g 0.17g Buttermilk
Carbs 4.79g 0.73g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 52kcal Egg white
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 4.79g 0.71g Egg white
Calcium 116mg 7mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.08mg Egg white
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 89mg 15mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 163mg Egg white
Sodium 190mg 166mg Egg white
Zinc 0.42mg 0.03mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg 0.023mg Egg white
Manganese 0.002mg 0.011mg Egg white
Selenium 2µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 47IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.004mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.105mg Egg white
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.19mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.005mg Buttermilk
Folate 5µg 4µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.09µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 0.141mg 0.449mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 0.313mg 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.277mg 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.087mg 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.217mg 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.1mg 0.29mg Egg white
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0g Buttermilk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Buttermilk Egg white
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
9%
Buttermilk
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk 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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/nutrients
  2. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.