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Buttermilk vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Buttermilk and Spread

  • Buttermilk has more Phosphorus, however, Spread is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Spread covers your daily need of Sodium 25% more than Buttermilk.
  • Spread has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1158.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1158.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.8%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +9451.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin K +12200%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +9451.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin K +12200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Fats +1843.2%
Contains more Other +132.6%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Fats +1843.2%
Contains more Other +132.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2892.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11960.6%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2892.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11960.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Spread Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 0g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 0g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 17.1g Spread
Carbs 4.79g 0g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 158kcal Spread
Sugar 4.79g 0g Spread
Calcium 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg Buttermilk
Magnesium 11mg Buttermilk
Phosphorus 89mg 0mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 12mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 755mg Buttermilk
Zinc 0.42mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg Buttermilk
Manganese 0.002mg Buttermilk
Selenium 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 47IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B5 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg Buttermilk
Folate 5µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 2.22g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.672g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.