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Chocolate milk vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate milk and Buttermilk

  • The amount of Vitamin D, and Copper in Chocolate milk is higher than in Buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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.
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
7
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3
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Copper +490.9%
Contains more Manganese +3750%
Equal in Calcium - 116
Equal in Potassium - 151
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Selenium - 2
Chocolate milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Copper +490.9%
Contains more Manganese +3750%
Equal in Calcium - 116
Equal in Potassium - 151
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Selenium - 2

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.
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
10
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.275
Equal in Folate - 5
Chocolate milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 39% 3% 10% 38% 3% 18% 10% 4% 42% 1%
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 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.275
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
2
:
3
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Fats +285.2%
Contains more Carbs +115.9%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.31
Equal in Water - 90.13
Chocolate milk
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 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 Fats +285.2%
Contains more Carbs +115.9%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.31
Equal in Water - 90.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
2
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +289.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Chocolate milk
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +289.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 9.54g 4.79g Chocolate milk
Protein 3.17g 3.31g Buttermilk
Fats 3.39g 0.88g Chocolate milk
Carbs 10.34g 4.79g Chocolate milk
Calories 83kcal 40kcal Chocolate milk
Sugar 9.54g 4.79g Buttermilk
Fiber 0.8g 0g Chocolate milk
Calcium 112mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.24mg 0.05mg Chocolate milk
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Chocolate milk
Phosphorus 101mg 89mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 167mg 151mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 60mg 190mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.41mg 0.42mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.065mg 0.011mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.077mg 0.002mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 1.9µg 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 98IU 47IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 14µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.05mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 51IU 1IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.034mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.154mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.058mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.275mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg Chocolate milk
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.22µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.135mg 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.3mg 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.265mg 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.083mg 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.208mg 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.096mg 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 12mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 2.104g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.254g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.033g Chocolate milk

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Chocolate milk 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
14%
Chocolate milk
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.75g)
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 - 1.556g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.