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Buttermilk vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Buttermilk and Chives

  • Buttermilk is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Chives are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chives is 177% higher.
  • Chives contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Chives, raw.

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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.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
3
:
7
Chives
Chives
Contains more Calcium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Selenium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +3100%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +1327.3%
Contains more Manganese +18550%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Calcium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Selenium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +3100%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +1327.3%
Contains more Manganese +18550%

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.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
2
:
9
Chives
Chives
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +9161.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +320%
Contains more Vitamin C +5710%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1015.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.9%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin K +212600%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +9161.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +320%
Contains more Vitamin C +5710%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1015.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.9%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin K +212600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
3
:
2
Chives
Chives
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Equal in Protein - 3.27
Equal in Carbs - 4.35
Equal in Water - 90.65
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Equal in Protein - 3.27
Equal in Carbs - 4.35
Equal in Water - 90.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
1
:
2
Chives
Chives
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +709.1%
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +709.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Chives Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 1.85g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 3.27g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0.73g Buttermilk
Carbs 4.79g 4.35g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 30kcal Buttermilk
Sugar 4.79g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chives
Calcium 116mg 92mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 11mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 89mg 58mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 190mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.42mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.011mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.002mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 2µg 0.9µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 47IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.115mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 5µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.037mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg 0.128mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.139mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg 0.195mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg 0.163mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg 0.036mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.105mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg 0.145mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg 0.057mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0.146g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.095g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.267g Chives

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Chives
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.