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Buttermilk vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Buttermilk and Pumpkin

  • Buttermilk has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Pumpkin has more Vitamin A, Copper, and Iron.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 30% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pumpkin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 6.4% 4.5% 20% 21% 30% 6.3% 13% 0.13% 12% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +673.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.3%
Contains more IronIron +1040%
Contains more CopperCopper +727.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4350%

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 16% 345% 16% 0% 7.8% 18% 7.7% 12% 10% 0% 2% 6.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +370%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12144.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +612.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.031mg

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
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +359.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1157.1%
Contains more OtherOther +43.5%
~equal in Carbs ~4.9g
~equal in Water ~93.69g

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
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2722.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +725%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Pumpkin Opinion
Calories 40kcal 20kcal Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 0.72g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0.07g Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 4.7mg Pumpkin
Net carbs 4.79g 3.8g Buttermilk
Carbs 4.79g 4.9g Pumpkin
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Pumpkin
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Magnesium 11mg 9mg Buttermilk
Calcium 116mg 15mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 230mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.05mg 0.57mg Pumpkin
Sugar 4.79g 2.08g Pumpkin
Fiber 0g 1.1g Pumpkin
Copper 0.011mg 0.091mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.42mg 0.23mg Buttermilk
Phosphorus 89mg 30mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 1mg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 47IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A 14µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.002mg 0.089mg Pumpkin
Selenium 2µg 0.2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.031mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.078mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.413mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.201mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.044mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.8µg Pumpkin
Folate 5µg 9µg Pumpkin
Choline 17.7mg 6.2mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.009g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.004g Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.009mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg 0.021mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.023mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg 0.039mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg 0.008mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.023mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg 0.025mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg 0.011mg Buttermilk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Pumpkin
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
34%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.
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.

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.