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Buttermilk vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between buttermilk and french fries?

  • Buttermilk is richer in calcium, while french fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, potassium, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin E, manganese, and iron.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 26% higher.
  • French fries have 6 times less calcium than buttermilk. Buttermilk has 116mg of calcium, while french fries have 18mg.

We used Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +544.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +283.4%
Contains more IronIron +1520%
Contains more CopperCopper +1027.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12250%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +370%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5079.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +994.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11100%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +133.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1573.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +765.1%
Contains more OtherOther +107.9%
~equal in Protein ~3.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16257.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk French fries DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 5.398g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.372mg 26%
Fats 0.88g 14.73g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 3.004mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 5.969g 14%
Calories 40kcal 312kcal 14%
Potassium 151mg 579mg 13%
Copper 0.011mg 0.124mg 13%
Carbs 4.79g 41.44g 12%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.67mg 11%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.247mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.17mg 11%
Calcium 116mg 18mg 10%
Iron 0.05mg 0.81mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.039mg 9%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 11.2µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.548g 2.336g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.58mg 6%
Magnesium 11mg 35mg 6%
Folate 5µg 30µg 6%
Phosphorus 89mg 125mg 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 4.7mg 4%
Choline 17.7mg 36.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Selenium 2µg 0.9µg 2%
Sodium 190mg 210mg 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.5mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Protein 3.31g 3.43g 0%
Net carbs 4.79g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
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 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk French fries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.788g)

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.