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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 RAE, 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.
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Calcium +551.7%
Contains more Iron +940%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +457.3%
Contains more Zinc +669%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Equal in Potassium - 138
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 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Calcium +551.7%
Contains more Iron +940%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +457.3%
Contains more Zinc +669%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Equal in Potassium - 138

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 B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1772.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
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 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1772.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +123.8%
Contains more Water +120.1%
Contains more Protein +672.8%
Contains more Fats +2925%
Contains more Other +429.2%
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 Carbs +123.8%
Contains more Water +120.1%
Contains more Protein +672.8%
Contains more Fats +2925%
Contains more Other +429.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2810.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2230.3%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2810.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 2.14g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 0.88g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 4.79g 2.14g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 351kcal Provolone
Sugar 4.79g 0.56g Provolone
Calcium 116mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 0.05mg 0.52mg Provolone
Magnesium 11mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 89mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 151mg 138mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 876mg Buttermilk
Zinc 0.42mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.011mg 0.026mg Provolone
Manganese 0.002mg 0.01mg Provolone
Selenium 2µg 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin A 47IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 1IU 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
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
Folate 5µg 10µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg 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
Cholesterol 4mg 69mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 17.078g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.769g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Buttermilk Provolone
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
33%
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 contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
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.