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Buttermilk vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Buttermilk and Ground beef

  • Buttermilk has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline than Ground beef.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 95% more than Buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 +251.5%
Contains more Iron +4440%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.5%
Contains more Potassium +59.6%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Zinc +1290.5%
Contains more Copper +618.2%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Selenium +855%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +251.5%
Contains more Iron +4440%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.5%
Contains more Potassium +59.6%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Zinc +1290.5%
Contains more Copper +618.2%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Selenium +855%

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 A +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6841.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +814.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1031.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6841.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +814.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1031.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.4%
Contains more Protein +621.1%
Contains more Fats +1646.6%
Contains more Other +168.5%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.4%
Contains more Protein +621.1%
Contains more Fats +1646.6%
Contains more Other +168.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2782.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1136.4%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2782.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1136.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 0g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0.88g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 4.79g 0g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Sugar 4.79g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 116mg 33mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 89mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 151mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 190mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 0.42mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.011mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.002mg 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 2µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 47IU 9IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 3µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 1IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 5µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.141mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.171mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.313mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.277mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.087mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.217mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.1mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 4mg 88mg Buttermilk
Trans Fat 1.173g Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 6.073g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.525g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.