Buttermilk vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between buttermilk and chocolate
- Buttermilk has more vitamin B2; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 113% more than buttermilk.
- Chocolate has 3 times less vitamin B2 than buttermilk. Buttermilk has 0.154mg of vitamin B2, while chocolate has 0.05mg.
- Buttermilk contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +107.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1227.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +270.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15940% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +9245.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +378.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70850% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +980% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8000% |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +9191.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3454.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1177% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91% |
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3655.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3209.1% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.011mg | 1.028mg | 113% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 8.02mg | 100% |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 18.519g | 82% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 1.419mg | 62% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 31.28g | 47% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 146mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 546kcal | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 9.54g | 23% |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 61.17g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 206mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 2.01mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 559mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 1.092g | 7% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 0.725mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.31g | 4.88g | 3% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.79g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.23µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.971g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.