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Buttermilk vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are buttermilk and potato chips different?

  • Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, iron, fiber, and manganese than buttermilk.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for potato chips is 60% higher.
  • Buttermilk has less saturated fat.

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +383.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +509.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +744.4%
Contains more IronIron +3160%
Contains more CopperCopper +2681.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +305%

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% 4.7% 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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3010%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18120%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6498.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1841.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22000%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4643.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3831.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1004.4%
Contains more OtherOther +304.5%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3774%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36778.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 9.11mg 60%
Fats 0.88g 34.6g 52%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.66mg 48%
Saturated fat 0.548g 10.96g 47%
Copper 0.011mg 0.306mg 33%
Vitamin C 1mg 31.1mg 33%
Potassium 151mg 1275mg 33%
Calories 40kcal 536kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 9.84g 24%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 3.827mg 24%
Histidine 0.1mg 153mg 22%
Iron 0.05mg 1.63mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.44mg 19%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.1µg 18%
Carbs 4.79g 52.9g 16%
Magnesium 11mg 67mg 13%
Selenium 2µg 8.1µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.167mg 11%
Phosphorus 89mg 165mg 11%
Folate 5µg 45µg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Calcium 116mg 24mg 9%
Sodium 190mg 8mg 8%
Protein 3.31g 7g 7%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.09mg 6%
Choline 17.7mg 37.5mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.197mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.402mg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 48.1g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.412g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.