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Buttermilk vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Buttermilk and Ice cream sandwich?

  • Buttermilk is richer in Vitamin B12, while Ice cream sandwich is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Ice cream sandwich's daily need coverage for Copper is 27% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich has 4 times less Vitamin B12 than Buttermilk. Buttermilk has 0.22µg of Vitamin B12, while Ice cream sandwich has 0.05µg.
  • Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Ice cream sandwich 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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more IronIron +420%
Contains more CopperCopper +2209.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55%

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% 2.8% 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 0% 17% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +508.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +580%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.146mg

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
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +84.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.6%
Contains more FatsFats +873.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +675.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%

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
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +947.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6784.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Calories 40kcal 237kcal Ice cream sandwich
Protein 3.31g 4.29g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 0.88g 8.57g Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Net carbs 4.79g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 4.79g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 4mg 21mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Calcium 116mg 86mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 115mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.26mg Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 4.79g 18.57g Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.42mg 0.6mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 89mg 72mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 129mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 47IU 286IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 14µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.002mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 2µg 3.1µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.146mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.209mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.028mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.05µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Folate 5µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Choline 17.7mg 8mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 2.317g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Ice cream sandwich
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
13%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.769g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.