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Buttermilk vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Buttermilk and Provolone

  • Buttermilk has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Provolone.
  • Provolone covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 83% more than Buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Cheese, provolone.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +551.7%
Contains more IronIron +940%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +669%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +457.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625%
~equal in Potassium ~138mg

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 0% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1772.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.8%
Contains more WaterWater +120.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +672.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2925%
Contains more OtherOther +429.2%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2810.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2230.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Provolone Opinion
Calories 40kcal 351kcal Provolone
Protein 3.31g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 0.88g 26.62g Provolone
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Net carbs 4.79g 2.14g Buttermilk
Carbs 4.79g 2.14g Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 69mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU 20IU Provolone
Magnesium 11mg 28mg Provolone
Calcium 116mg 756mg Provolone
Potassium 151mg 138mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.52mg Provolone
Sugar 4.79g 0.56g Provolone
Copper 0.011mg 0.026mg Provolone
Zinc 0.42mg 3.23mg Provolone
Phosphorus 89mg 496mg Provolone
Sodium 190mg 876mg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 47IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A 14µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Provolone
Manganese 0.002mg 0.01mg Provolone
Selenium 2µg 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.019mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.073mg Provolone
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg Provolone
Folate 5µg 10µg Provolone
Choline 17.7mg 15.4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 17.078g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.769g Provolone
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.141mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.171mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 0.313mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 0.277mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.087mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.217mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.1mg 1.115mg Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Buttermilk Provolone
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
31%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.