Buttermilk vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between buttermilk and potato salad
- Buttermilk has more calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, potato salad has more copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Potato salad's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 21% more.
- Buttermilk is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +510.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +972.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4950% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1434.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +314.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +831.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +133.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.1% |
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +876.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11224.2% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 3.737g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 68mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 529mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.118mg | 12% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 8.2g | 11% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 19mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.65mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 2.48g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 0.534mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 52mg | 5% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 143kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 1.429g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 4.1µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 151mg | 254mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 32µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 11.17g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 2.68g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.79g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.141mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.313mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.277mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.087mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.1mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.881g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.