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, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +110% |
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 FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +338.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +194.9% |
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:
4.55 g
Fats:
4.19 g
Carbs:
8.05 g
Water:
82.54 g
Other:
0.67 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +376.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.1% |
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Water
~82.54g
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
2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.198 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +412.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 40kcal | 88kcal |
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| Protein | 3.31g | 4.55g |
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| Fats | 0.88g | 4.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.79g | 8.05g |
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| Carbs | 4.79g | 8.05g |
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| Cholesterol | 4mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU | 49IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 130mg |
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| Potassium | 151mg | 165mg |
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| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.2mg |
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| Sugar | 4.79g | 8.05g |
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| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.013mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phosphorus | 89mg | 109mg |
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| Sodium | 190mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 47IU | 206IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 2µg | 4.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.034mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 0.105mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 17.7mg | 52.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.548g | 2.591g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.254g | 1.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.198g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.141mg | 0.201mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0.237mg |
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| Leucine | 0.313mg | 0.383mg |
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| Lysine | 0.277mg | 0.257mg |
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| Methionine | 0.087mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.225mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.289mg |
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| Histidine | 0.1mg | 0.108mg |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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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
9%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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)