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Butter vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butter and Kefir

  • Butter is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, yet Kefir is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 249% higher.
  • Butter contains 116 times more Vitamin E than Kefir. Butter contains 2.32mg of Vitamin E, while Kefir contains 0.02mg.
  • Kefir contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Butter, without salt and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY.

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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.
Butter
Butter
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
Kefir
Kefir
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +583.3%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +411.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +337.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +260%

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.
Butter
Butter
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 150% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
Kefir
Kefir
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6900%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
1
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Kefir
Kefir
4
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +8621.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +345.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7366.7%
Contains more WaterWater +402.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1725%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
2
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.01 g
Kefir
Kefir
1
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7458.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5579.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Kefir Opinion
Calories 717kcal 41kcal Butter
Protein 0.85g 3.79g Kefir
Fats 81.11g 0.93g Butter
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Kefir
Net carbs 0.06g 4.48g Kefir
Carbs 0.06g 4.48g Kefir
Cholesterol 215mg 5mg Kefir
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Kefir
Magnesium 2mg 12mg Kefir
Calcium 24mg 130mg Kefir
Potassium 24mg 164mg Kefir
Iron 0.02mg 0.04mg Kefir
Sugar 0.06g 4.61g Butter
Copper 0.016mg 0.009mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 0.46mg Kefir
Phosphorus 24mg 105mg Kefir
Sodium 11mg 40mg Butter
Vitamin A 2499IU 569IU Butter
Vitamin A 684µg 171µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.02mg Butter
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Kefir
Manganese 0.004mg 0.005mg Kefir
Selenium 1µg 3.6µg Kefir
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.03mg Kefir
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.135mg Kefir
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.15mg Kefir
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.385mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.058mg Kefir
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.29µg Kefir
Vitamin K 7µg 0.1µg Butter
Folate 3µg 13µg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g Butter
Choline 18.8mg 15.2mg Butter
Saturated Fat 50.489g 0.658g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 0.31g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.053g Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g 0.006g Butter
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g 0.029g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter Kefir
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Butter
15%
Kefir
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
15%
Kefir

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 49.831g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kefir
Kefir is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kefir
Kefir is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/nutrients
  2. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.