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Buttermilk vs. Frozen yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Buttermilk and Frozen yogurt

  • Buttermilk is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Frozen yogurt is higher in Iron.
  • Buttermilk contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Frozen yogurt. While Buttermilk contains 0.22µg of Vitamin B12, Frozen yogurt contains only 0.07µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Frozen yogurt is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate.

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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 Calcium +16%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Iron +820%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Equal in Potassium - 156
Equal in Selenium - 1.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 18% 8% 39% 14% 9% 8% 3% 0% 11%
Contains more Calcium +16%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Iron +820%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Equal in Potassium - 156
Equal in Selenium - 1.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 3% 3% 10% 42% 2% 0% 10% 3% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +48.3%
Contains more Fats +309.1%
Contains more Carbs +350.9%
Equal in Protein - 3
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +48.3%
Contains more Fats +309.1%
Contains more Carbs +350.9%
Equal in Protein - 3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.326 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Frozen yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 21.6g Frozen yogurt
Protein 3.31g 3g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 3.6g Frozen yogurt
Carbs 4.79g 21.6g Frozen yogurt
Calories 40kcal 127kcal Frozen yogurt
Sugar 4.79g 19.92g Buttermilk
Calcium 116mg 100mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.46mg Frozen yogurt
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Buttermilk
Phosphorus 89mg 89mg
Potassium 151mg 156mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 190mg 63mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 0.42mg 0.28mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg 0.009mg Buttermilk
Manganese 0.002mg Buttermilk
Selenium 2µg 1.9µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 47IU 176IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 49µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.09mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin D 1IU 3IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin C 1mg 0.7mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.04mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.18mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.07mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.04mg Frozen yogurt
Folate 5µg 4µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.07µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Frozen yogurt
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 13mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 2.326g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.986g Frozen yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.1g Frozen yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Buttermilk Frozen yogurt
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
8%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
14%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.778g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals

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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/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.