Buttermilk vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between buttermilk and biscuits
- Biscuits are richer than buttermilk in iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for biscuits is 36% higher.
- Buttermilk contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +102.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +645.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +875% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +947.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4984.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1120% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +211.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1752.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +831.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +259.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2628.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12515.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.05mg | 2.9mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 19.5µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 4.163g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.356mg | 27% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 16.3g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 2.949mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 6.93g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 4.324g | 17% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 580mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.378mg | 16% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
| Folate | 5µg | 61µg | 14% |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 44.6g | 13% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 235mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.31mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 164mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.082mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.08µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.79g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.141mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.313mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.277mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.087mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.1mg | 0.161mg | 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
9%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.776g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.