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Buttermilk vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Buttermilk and Hot chocolate

  • Buttermilk has less Vitamin B12, Copper, and Vitamin D than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 11% more than Buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk has 4 times more Sodium than Hot chocolate. While Buttermilk has 190mg of Sodium, Hot chocolate has only 44mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 Iron +740%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +836.4%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Equal in Calcium - 114
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +740%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +836.4%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Equal in Calcium - 114

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 E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Folate - 5
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% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +165.9%
Contains more Carbs +124.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.52
Equal in Water - 82.45
Equal in Other - 0.95
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +165.9%
Contains more Carbs +124.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.52
Equal in Water - 82.45
Equal in Other - 0.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.5%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.31g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.88g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 4.79g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 40kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 4.79g 9.66g Buttermilk
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 116mg 114mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 89mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 151mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 190mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.42mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.011mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.002mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 47IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.03mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 1mg 0.2mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.04mg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.037mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg 0.095mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.169mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg 0.305mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg 0.215mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg 0.076mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.15mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg 0.201mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg 0.067mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 8mg Buttermilk
Trans Fat 0.078g Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 1.431g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.084g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Buttermilk Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.883g)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.