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Buttermilk vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Buttermilk and Yolk

  • Buttermilk has less Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, and Folate than Yolk.
  • Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 360% more than Buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Egg, yolk, 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.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
2
:
8
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Calcium +11.2%
Contains more Iron +5360%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +447.6%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +2650%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Yolk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Calcium +11.2%
Contains more Iron +5360%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +447.6%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +2650%
Contains more Selenium +2700%

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
:
10
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2968.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +5060%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +987.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +929.4%
Contains more Folate +2820%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
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%
Yolk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2968.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +5060%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +987.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +929.4%
Contains more Folate +2820%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
2
:
3
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Carbs +33.4%
Contains more Water +72.3%
Contains more Protein +379.2%
Contains more Fats +2915.9%
Contains more Other +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
Yolk
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Carbs +33.4%
Contains more Water +72.3%
Contains more Protein +379.2%
Contains more Fats +2915.9%
Contains more Other +91%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
1
:
2
Yolk
Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4521.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12639.4%
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Yolk
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4521.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12639.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 3.59g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 0.88g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 4.79g 3.59g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 4.79g 0.56g Yolk
Calcium 116mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 0.05mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 11mg 5mg Buttermilk
Phosphorus 89mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 151mg 109mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 0.42mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.011mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.002mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 2µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 47IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 1IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.024mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 5µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.141mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0.313mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.277mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.087mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.217mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.1mg 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 4mg 1085mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 9.551g Buttermilk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 4.204g Yolk

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Buttermilk Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1081mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.003g)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.