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Buttermilk vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between buttermilk and pumpkin seeds

  • Buttermilk has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, while pumpkin seeds have more zinc, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, and manganese.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 90% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in buttermilk is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, 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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2281.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +508.6%
Contains more IronIron +6520%
Contains more CopperCopper +6172.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2352.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24700%
~equal in Phosphorus ~92mg

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% 4.7% 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 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +391.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.034mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.037mg

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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1902.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +460.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2104.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1022.1%
Contains more OtherOther +327%

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
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2274.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26700%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Zinc 0.42mg 10.3mg 90%
Copper 0.011mg 0.69mg 75%
Fiber 0g 18.4g 74%
Magnesium 11mg 262mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 8.844g 59%
Iron 0.05mg 3.31mg 41%
Protein 3.31g 18.55g 30%
Fats 0.88g 19.4g 28%
Potassium 151mg 919mg 23%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.496mg 21%
Calories 40kcal 446kcal 20%
Carbs 4.79g 53.75g 16%
Saturated fat 0.548g 3.67g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 6.032g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.052mg 8%
Sodium 190mg 18mg 7%
Calcium 116mg 55mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.056mg 4%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.286mg 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 3µg 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 35.35g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g N/A
Phosphorus 89mg 92mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.034mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.037mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)

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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.