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Cheddar Cheese vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheddar Cheese and Buttermilk?

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 in Cheddar Cheese is higher than in Buttermilk.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 92% more.
  • Buttermilk contains 25 times less Cholesterol than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese contains 99mg of Cholesterol, while Buttermilk contains 4mg.
  • Buttermilk has less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat types 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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
8
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2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Calcium +512.1%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.2%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Copper +172.7%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Contains more Selenium +1325%
Contains more Potassium +98.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +512.1%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.2%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Copper +172.7%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Contains more Selenium +1325%
Contains more Potassium +98.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
10
:
2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +2542.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1320%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.058
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2542.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1320%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
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2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +590.9%
Contains more Fats +3685.2%
Contains more Other +316.9%
Contains more Carbs +55%
Contains more Water +143.5%
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +590.9%
Contains more Fats +3685.2%
Contains more Other +316.9%
Contains more Carbs +55%
Contains more Water +143.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
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1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3540.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4206.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3540.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4206.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 22.87g 3.31g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.88g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calories 404kcal 40kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 4.79g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 116mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.05mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 89mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 653mg 190mg Buttermilk
Zinc 3.64mg 0.42mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.011mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.002mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 2µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 47IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 14µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.05mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 1IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.154mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.058mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.275mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.034mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.22µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.042mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.141mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.171mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.313mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.277mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.087mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.171mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.217mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.1mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 4mg Buttermilk
Trans Fat 0.917g Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.548g Buttermilk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.254g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.033g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Buttermilk
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.319g)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.