Buttermilk vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between buttermilk and fish sauce?
- Buttermilk is higher in phosphorus; however, fish sauce is richer in magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, folate, vitamin B12, manganese, and iron.
- Fish sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 333% more.
- Fish sauce contains 13 times less phosphorus than buttermilk. Buttermilk contains 89mg of phosphorus, while fish sauce contains 7mg.
- Buttermilk has less sodium.
We used Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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 | +169.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1171.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1490.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1460% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +354.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11550% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +355% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3887.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1064.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +118.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +920% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +8700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2171.9% |
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
0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1000% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
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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| Sodium | 190mg | 7851mg | 333% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 175mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.396mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 2.313mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 9.1µg | 13% |
| Folate | 5µg | 51µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 7mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.48µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.233mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.78mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.057mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 43mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 288mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 5.06g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 0.118mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 0.003g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 13.2mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 0.002g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 35kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 3.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.79g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.003g | 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 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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132%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 7661mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins