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Buttermilk vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Buttermilk and Chocolate cake different?

  • Chocolate cake has more Copper, Choline, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Fiber than Buttermilk.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate cake is 24% higher.
  • Buttermilk has less Saturated Fat.

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +93.3%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Iron +3120%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +1781.8%
Contains more Manganese +13900%
Contains more Selenium +495%
Equal in Potassium - 140
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +93.3%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Iron +3120%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +1781.8%
Contains more Manganese +13900%
Contains more Selenium +495%
Equal in Potassium - 140

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1860.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +440%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1860.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +440%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +269.4%
Contains more Protein +60.1%
Contains more Fats +1615.9%
Contains more Carbs +1014.8%
Contains more Other +102.2%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +269.4%
Contains more Protein +60.1%
Contains more Fats +1615.9%
Contains more Carbs +1014.8%
Contains more Other +102.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2277.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8266.7%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2277.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8266.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 3.31g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 0.88g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 4.79g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 40kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 4.79g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 116mg 60mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 11mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 89mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 151mg 140mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 315mg Buttermilk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.011mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.002mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 2µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 47IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 0.2mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 5µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.16µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.141mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.313mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.277mg 0.268mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.217mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.1mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 4mg 58mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 5.43g Buttermilk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.882g)
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.

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.