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Buttermilk vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are buttermilk and italian ice different?

  • Buttermilk has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5 than italian ice.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for buttermilk is 13% higher.
  • Italian ice has less sodium.

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2416.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1900%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
~equal in Copper ~0.01mg

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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1132.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +10933.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4300%
Contains more OtherOther +1680%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +181.8%
~equal in Water ~86.4g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Italian ice Opinion
Calories 40kcal 53kcal Italian ice
Protein 3.31g 0.03g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0.02g Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 0.5mg Buttermilk
Net carbs 4.79g 13.5g Italian ice
Carbs 4.79g 13.5g Italian ice
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Italian ice
Vitamin D 1IU Buttermilk
Magnesium 11mg 0mg Buttermilk
Calcium 116mg 1mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 6mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.09mg Italian ice
Sugar 4.79g Italian ice
Copper 0.011mg 0.01mg Buttermilk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.03mg Buttermilk
Phosphorus 89mg 0mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 4mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 47IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin A 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Manganese 0.002mg 0.02mg Italian ice
Selenium 2µg 0.1µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.005mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.01mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.005mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.002mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Folate 5µg 5µg
Choline 17.7mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 0g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0g Buttermilk
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.