Buttermilk vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between buttermilk and dough?
- Buttermilk is higher in vitamin B12; however, dough is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, and copper.
- Dough's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 56% more.
- Buttermilk has less sodium.
We used Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) types 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 CalciumCalcium | +123.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7720% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1281.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28750% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1330% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +121.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1988.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8205.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +214.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2360% |
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:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +173.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +224.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +175% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +983.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.1% |
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
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2490.9% |
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Saturated fat
~0.529g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.71mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 28.6µg | 48% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 3.91mg | 48% |
| Folate | 5µg | 123µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 4.817mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.577mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.427mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 602mg | 18% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.152mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 51.88g | 16% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 10.75g | 15% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 272kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.2g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.04mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 52mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.855g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 0.455mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 2.42g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 117mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 49.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.79g | 4.62g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 0.529g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 0.362g | 0% |
| 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 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | 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
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40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)