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Buttermilk vs. Goat milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Buttermilk and Goat milk

  • Buttermilk is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Goat milk is richer in Vitamin D, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Goat milk is 11% higher.
  • Buttermilk contains 4 times more Sodium than Goat milk. Buttermilk contains 190mg of Sodium, while Goat milk contains 50mg.

Food types used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Milk, goat, fluid, with added vitamin D.

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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
2
:
7
Goat milk
Goat milk
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.7%
Contains more Copper +318.2%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Equal in Iron - 0.05
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Goat milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 2% 10% 48% 18% 7% 9% 16% 3% 8%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.7%
Contains more Copper +318.2%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Equal in Iron - 0.05

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
3
:
9
Goat milk
Goat milk
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
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%
Goat milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 39% 5% 12% 32% 6% 19% 11% 1% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
3
:
2
Goat milk
Goat milk
Contains more Fats +370.5%
Equal in Protein - 3.56
Equal in Carbs - 4.45
Equal in Water - 87.03
Equal in Other - 0.82
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Goat milk
4% 4% 4% 87%
Protein: 3.56 g
Fats: 4.14 g
Carbs: 4.45 g
Water: 87.03 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +370.5%
Equal in Protein - 3.56
Equal in Carbs - 4.45
Equal in Water - 87.03
Equal in Other - 0.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
1
:
2
Goat milk
Goat milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351.5%
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Goat milk
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.149 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Goat milk Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 4.45g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 3.56g Goat milk
Fats 0.88g 4.14g Goat milk
Carbs 4.79g 4.45g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 69kcal Goat milk
Sugar 4.79g 4.45g Goat milk
Calcium 116mg 134mg Goat milk
Iron 0.05mg 0.05mg
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Goat milk
Phosphorus 89mg 111mg Goat milk
Potassium 151mg 204mg Goat milk
Sodium 190mg 50mg Goat milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.3mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg 0.046mg Goat milk
Manganese 0.002mg 0.018mg Goat milk
Selenium 2µg 1.4µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 47IU 198IU Goat milk
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 57µg Goat milk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.07mg Goat milk
Vitamin D 1IU 51IU Goat milk
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Goat milk
Vitamin C 1mg 1.3mg Goat milk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.048mg Goat milk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.138mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.277mg Goat milk
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.31mg Goat milk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.046mg Goat milk
Folate 5µg 1µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.07µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Goat milk
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.044mg Goat milk
Threonine 0.141mg 0.163mg Goat milk
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.207mg Goat milk
Leucine 0.313mg 0.314mg Goat milk
Lysine 0.277mg 0.29mg Goat milk
Methionine 0.087mg 0.08mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.155mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg 0.24mg Goat milk
Histidine 0.1mg 0.089mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 11mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 2.667g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 1.109g Goat milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.149g Goat milk

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Buttermilk Goat milk
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
12%
Goat milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
16%
Goat milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat milk
Goat milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat milk
Goat milk contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat milk
Goat milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat milk
Goat milk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat milk
Goat milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat milk
Goat milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.119g)

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. Goat milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171278/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.