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Buttermilk vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Buttermilk and Pumpkin

  • Buttermilk has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Potassium.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 46% more than Buttermilk.
  • Pumpkin contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Pumpkin, raw.

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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.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
4
:
6
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Calcium +452.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Potassium +125.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +1054.5%
Contains more Manganese +6150%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Pumpkin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +452.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Potassium +125.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +1054.5%
Contains more Manganese +6150%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
2
:
9
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +18012.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2020%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +934.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.298
Buttermilk
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%
Pumpkin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +18012.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2020%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +934.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.298

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
3
:
2
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Protein +231%
Contains more Fats +780%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Equal in Water - 91.6
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Pumpkin
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +231%
Contains more Fats +780%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.7%
Equal in Water - 91.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
2
:
1
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1853.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +560%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Pumpkin
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1853.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +560%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 6g Pumpkin
Protein 3.31g 1g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0.1g Buttermilk
Carbs 4.79g 6.5g Pumpkin
Calories 40kcal 26kcal Buttermilk
Sugar 4.79g 2.76g Pumpkin
Fiber 0g 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 116mg 21mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 89mg 44mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 340mg Pumpkin
Sodium 190mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.42mg 0.32mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg 0.127mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.002mg 0.125mg Pumpkin
Selenium 2µg 0.3µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 47IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 9mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.05mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.11mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.6mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.061mg Pumpkin
Folate 5µg 16µg Pumpkin
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.012mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg 0.029mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.031mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg 0.046mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg 0.054mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg 0.011mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.032mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg 0.035mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg 0.016mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0.052g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.013g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.005g Buttermilk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.496g)
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 vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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/168448/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.