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Buttermilk vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Buttermilk and Milkshake different?

  • Milkshake has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D than Buttermilk.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Milkshake is 13% higher.
  • Buttermilk has less Saturated Fat.

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Milk shakes, thick vanilla are the varieties 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.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
1
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9
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Calcium +25.9%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +363.6%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +15%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Calcium +25.9%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +363.6%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +15%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
2
:
9
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.05
Buttermilk
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%
Milkshake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
1
:
4
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +244.3%
Contains more Carbs +270.6%
Equal in Other - 0.91
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Milkshake
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +244.3%
Contains more Carbs +270.6%
Equal in Other - 0.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
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2
Milkshake
Milkshake
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.4%
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 17.75g Milkshake
Protein 3.31g 3.86g Milkshake
Fats 0.88g 3.03g Milkshake
Carbs 4.79g 17.75g Milkshake
Calories 40kcal 112kcal Milkshake
Sugar 4.79g 17.75g Buttermilk
Calcium 116mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 0.05mg 0.1mg Milkshake
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 89mg 115mg Milkshake
Potassium 151mg 183mg Milkshake
Sodium 190mg 95mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.39mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg 0.051mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.002mg 0.014mg Milkshake
Selenium 2µg 2.3µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 47IU 91IU Milkshake
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 25µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin D 1IU 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.03mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.195mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.146mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.368mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.042mg Milkshake
Folate 5µg 7µg Milkshake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.141mg 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.313mg 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.277mg 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.087mg 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.217mg 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.1mg 0.105mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 4mg 12mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 1.886g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.875g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.113g Milkshake

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Buttermilk Milkshake
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
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.338g)

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.