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Buttermilk vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Buttermilk and Currant

  • Buttermilk has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Currant has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, Copper, Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 44% more.
  • Currant is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Currants, red and white, 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
4
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6
Currant
Currant
Contains more Calcium +251.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.6%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +872.7%
Contains more Manganese +9200%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Currant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +251.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.6%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +872.7%
Contains more Manganese +9200%

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
4
:
7
Currant
Currant
Contains more Vitamin A +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +10900%
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%
Currant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +10900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
4
:
1
Currant
Currant
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Other +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +188.1%
Equal in Water - 83.95
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Currant
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Other +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +188.1%
Equal in Water - 83.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
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2
Currant
Currant
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +807.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Currant
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +807.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Currant Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 9.5g Currant
Protein 3.31g 1.4g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0.2g Buttermilk
Carbs 4.79g 13.8g Currant
Calories 40kcal 56kcal Currant
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 4.79g 7.37g Buttermilk
Fiber 0g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 116mg 33mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Currant
Phosphorus 89mg 44mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 190mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.42mg 0.23mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.002mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 2µg 0.6µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 47IU 42IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.064mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.07mg Currant
Folate 5µg 8µg Currant
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 11µg Currant
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.028g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.088g Currant

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.531g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
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.
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.