Banana vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bananas and buttermilk different?
- Bananas are richer in vitamin B6, manganese, fiber, vitamin C, and copper, while buttermilk is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Bananas cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 26% more than buttermilk.
- Bananas are lower in sodium.
Bananas, raw and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat types were used 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +420% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +609.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13400% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2220% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +180% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +304.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +770% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1046.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +979.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +366.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +80.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +376.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +166.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +693.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.034mg | 26% |
Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.002mg | 12% |
Calcium | 5mg | 116mg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 22mg | 89mg | 10% |
Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 1mg | 9% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
Sodium | 1mg | 190mg | 8% |
Copper | 0.078mg | 0.011mg | 7% |
Carbs | 22.84g | 4.79g | 6% |
Potassium | 358mg | 151mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.154mg | 6% |
Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 11mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
Folate | 20µg | 5µg | 4% |
Protein | 1.09g | 3.31g | 4% |
Iron | 0.26mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 0.112g | 0.548g | 2% |
Calories | 89kcal | 40kcal | 2% |
Selenium | 1µg | 2µg | 2% |
Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.254g | 1% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 14µg | 1% |
Choline | 9.8mg | 17.7mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.33g | 0.88g | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.275mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 20.24g | 4.79g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
Sugar | 12.23g | 4.79g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.033g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.047mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
15%

9%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%

15%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.44g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?

Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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