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Buttermilk vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Buttermilk and Ricotta

  • Ricotta is richer than Buttermilk in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ricotta is 39% higher.
  • Buttermilk contains 2 times more Sodium than Ricotta. Buttermilk contains 190mg of Sodium, while Ricotta contains 84mg.

Food types used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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
:
8
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains more Calcium +78.4%
Contains more Iron +660%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +176.2%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains more Calcium +78.4%
Contains more Iron +660%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +176.2%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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
3
:
9
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +846.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
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%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +846.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
2
:
3
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Protein +240.2%
Contains more Fats +1375%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Protein +240.2%
Contains more Fats +1375%
Contains more Other +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
1
:
2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1328%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.7%
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1328%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 3.04g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0.88g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 4.79g 3.04g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Sugar 4.79g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 116mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.05mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 89mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 151mg 105mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 0.42mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.011mg 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.002mg 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 2µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 47IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 1IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.013mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.213mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 5µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.141mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.313mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.277mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.087mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.217mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.1mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 4mg 51mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 8.295g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.747g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.