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Buttermilk vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Buttermilk and Brown sugar

  • Buttermilk has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Brown sugar has more Iron.
  • Buttermilk's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 12% more.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Sugars, brown.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2125%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +1320%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3100%

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.
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 3.3% 2.8% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +669.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2658.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6626.1%
Contains more OtherOther +97.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1947.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 40kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 3.31g 0.12g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0g Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Net carbs 4.79g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 4.79g 98.09g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Brown sugar
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Magnesium 11mg 9mg Buttermilk
Calcium 116mg 83mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 133mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 4.79g 97.02g Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.42mg 0.03mg Buttermilk
Phosphorus 89mg 4mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 47IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg Buttermilk
Manganese 0.002mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 2µg 1.2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.132mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Buttermilk
Folate 5µg 1µg Buttermilk
Choline 17.7mg 2.3mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0g Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Brown sugar
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
9%
Buttermilk
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.23g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.