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Buttermilk vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between buttermilk and olive oil

  • Buttermilk has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, while olive oil has more vitamin E, vitamin K, and iron.
  • Olive oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 95% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in olive oil is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Oil, olive, salad or cooking.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.09% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15000%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1020%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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% 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +11263.6%

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
14% 75% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.808 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.523 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28624.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31787.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Olive oil DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 72.961g 182%
Fats 0.88g 100g 152%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 14.35mg 95%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 10.523g 70%
Saturated fat 0.548g 13.808g 60%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 60.2µg 50%
Calories 40kcal 884kcal 42%
Phosphorus 89mg 0mg 13%
Calcium 116mg 1mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Sodium 190mg 2mg 8%
Protein 3.31g 0g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0mg 6%
Iron 0.05mg 0.56mg 6%
Zinc 0.42mg 0mg 4%
Selenium 2µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 151mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0mg 3%
Choline 17.7mg 0.3mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 4.79g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.011mg 0mg 1%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.002mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Olive oil
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
34%
Olive oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
2%
Olive oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/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.