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Buttermilk vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between buttermilk and cheeseburgers?

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6 in cheeseburgers is higher than in buttermilk.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for iron is 33% more.
  • Buttermilk has less saturated fat.

We used Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types 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.
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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +5320%
Contains more CopperCopper +909.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +492.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +880%
~equal in Calcium ~119mg

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% 4.7% 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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +940%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +761.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8894.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.3%

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +133.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +398.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1572.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +485.2%
Contains more OtherOther +137.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2031.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4924.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Iron 0.05mg 2.71mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 5.217mg 32%
Selenium 2µg 19.6µg 32%
Saturated fat 0.548g 6.473g 27%
Protein 3.31g 16.51g 26%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.76µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.293mg 22%
Fats 0.88g 14.72g 21%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.49mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.363mg 16%
Folate 5µg 70µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.228mg 15%
Sodium 190mg 515mg 14%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.316mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 5.413g 13%
Cholesterol 4mg 43mg 13%
Calories 40kcal 308kcal 13%
Copper 0.011mg 0.111mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 1.658g 11%
Phosphorus 89mg 161mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 4.79g 28.03g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.545mg 5%
Vitamin A 14µg 50µg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.2µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Choline 17.7mg 28.9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 151mg 196mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 2IU 0%
Calcium 116mg 119mg 0%
Sugar 4.79g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.925g)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.