Buttermilk vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between buttermilk and pasta
- Buttermilk has more calcium; however, pasta has more folate, vitamin B1, iron, manganese, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Pasta's daily need coverage for folate is 15% more.
- Buttermilk has 32 times more sodium than pasta. Buttermilk has 190mg of sodium, while pasta has 6mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +529.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2180% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +745.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +514.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1610.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1180% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +420.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1200% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Folate | 5µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 1.14mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 6mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.224mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 33mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.093mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 24.93g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 0.992mg | 6% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 5.15g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.429g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.14µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 0.15g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 1.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.79g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.141mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.313mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.277mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.087mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.1mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.398g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.