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Buttermilk vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Buttermilk and Omelette different?

  • Omelette is higher than Buttermilk in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Omelette covers your daily need of Cholesterol 103% more than Buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat.

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains more Iron +2860%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Zinc +159.5%
Contains more Copper +472.7%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +1190%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
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 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains more Iron +2860%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Zinc +159.5%
Contains more Copper +472.7%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +1190%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1212.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2480%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +368.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320.6%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
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 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1212.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2480%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +368.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320.6%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +648.4%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Protein +219.3%
Contains more Fats +1225%
Contains more Other +12.4%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +648.4%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Protein +219.3%
Contains more Fats +1225%
Contains more Other +12.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1806.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8118.2%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1806.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8118.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buttermilk Omelette
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 Omelette Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 0.64g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 10.57g Omelette
Fats 0.88g 11.66g Omelette
Carbs 4.79g 0.64g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 154kcal Omelette
Sugar 4.79g 0.31g Omelette
Calcium 116mg 48mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 1.48mg Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 89mg 167mg Omelette
Potassium 151mg 117mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 155mg Omelette
Zinc 0.42mg 1.09mg Omelette
Copper 0.011mg 0.063mg Omelette
Manganese 0.002mg 0.024mg Omelette
Selenium 2µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin A 47IU 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 1IU 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.034mg
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.064mg Omelette
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.143mg Omelette
Folate 5µg 39µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.5µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.141mg 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.313mg 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.277mg 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.087mg 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.217mg 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.1mg 0.26mg Omelette
Cholesterol 4mg 313mg Buttermilk
Trans Fat 0.709g Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 3.319g Buttermilk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 2.712g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Omelette
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
38%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.771g)

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.