Buttermilk vs Chocolate milk - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Buttermilk and Chocolate milk
- The amount of Vitamin D, and Copper in Chocolate milk is higher than in Buttermilk.
- Chocolate milk has 3 times less Sodium than Buttermilk. Buttermilk has 190mg of Sodium, while Chocolate milk has 60mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+380%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Phosphorus
+13.5%
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Potassium
+10.6%
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Sodium
-68.4%
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Copper
+490.9%
Equal in Calcium - 112
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
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Iron
+380%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Phosphorus
+13.5%
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Potassium
+10.6%
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Sodium
-68.4%
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Copper
+490.9%
Equal in Calcium - 112
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+11.1%
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Vitamin A
+108.5%
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Vitamin E
+40%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+115.5%
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Vitamin B6
+17.6%
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Vitamin B12
+50%
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Vitamin K
+200%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
Equal in Folate - 5
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Vitamin C
+11.1%
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Vitamin A
+108.5%
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Vitamin E
+40%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+115.5%
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Vitamin B6
+17.6%
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Vitamin B12
+50%
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Vitamin K
+200%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
Equal in Folate - 5
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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+11.3%
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Fats
+285.2%
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Carbs
+115.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.17
Equal in Water - 82.3
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
3.17 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
10.34 g
Water:
82.3 g
Other:
0.8 g
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+11.3%
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Fats
+285.2%
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Carbs
+115.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.17
Equal in Water - 82.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-74%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+289.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+275.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.033 g
Saturated Fat:
2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.124 g
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Saturated Fat
-74%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+289.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+275.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 4.79g | 9.54g |
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Protein | 3.31g | 3.17g |
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Fats | 0.88g | 3.39g |
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Carbs | 4.79g | 10.34g |
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Calories | 40kcal | 83kcal |
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Sugar | 4.79g | 9.54g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0.8g |
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Calcium | 116mg | 112mg |
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Iron | 0.05mg | 0.24mg |
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Magnesium | 11mg | 13mg |
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Phosphorus | 89mg | 101mg |
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Potassium | 151mg | 167mg |
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Sodium | 190mg | 60mg |
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Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.41mg |
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Copper | 0.011mg | 0.065mg |
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Vitamin A | 47IU | 98IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 14µg | 27µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin D | 1IU | 51IU |
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Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.9mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.037mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.162mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 0.125mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 0.295mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.04mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.33µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.041mg |
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Threonine | 0.141mg | 0.135mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0.164mg |
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Leucine | 0.313mg | 0.3mg |
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Lysine | 0.277mg | 0.265mg |
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Methionine | 0.087mg | 0.083mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.164mg |
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Valine | 0.217mg | 0.208mg |
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Histidine | 0.1mg | 0.096mg |
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Cholesterol | 4mg | 12mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.548g | 2.104g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.254g | 0.99g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.124g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%

14%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%

19%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?

Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chocolate milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.556g)
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.