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Buttermilk vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Buttermilk and Eggnog

  • Eggnog is higher than Buttermilk in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Choline, Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Eggnog covers your daily Cholesterol needs 18% more than Buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk contains 4 times more Sodium than Eggnog. While Buttermilk contains 190mg of Sodium, Eggnog contains only 54mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Eggnog.

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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
0
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10
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +110%
Equal in Potassium - 165
Equal in Zinc - 0.46
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Eggnog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +110%
Equal in Potassium - 165
Equal in Zinc - 0.46

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
1
:
10
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +338.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +320%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
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%
Eggnog
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +338.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +320%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
2
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3
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Other +32.8%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +376.1%
Contains more Carbs +68.1%
Equal in Water - 82.54
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Eggnog
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Other +32.8%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +376.1%
Contains more Carbs +68.1%
Equal in Water - 82.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
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2
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500%
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Eggnog
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 3.31g 4.55g Eggnog
Fats 0.88g 4.19g Eggnog
Carbs 4.79g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 40kcal 88kcal Eggnog
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 4.79g 8.05g Buttermilk
Calcium 116mg 130mg Eggnog
Iron 0.05mg 0.2mg Eggnog
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 89mg 109mg Eggnog
Potassium 151mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 190mg 54mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.42mg 0.46mg Eggnog
Copper 0.011mg 0.013mg Eggnog
Manganese 0.002mg 0.005mg Eggnog
Selenium 2µg 4.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 47IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 1IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 1mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.034mg
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.05mg Eggnog
Folate 5µg 1µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.141mg 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.313mg 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.277mg 0.257mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.217mg 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.1mg 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 4mg 59mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 2.591g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 1.302g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.198g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.