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Buttermilk vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Buttermilk and Brown rice

  • Buttermilk is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Brown rice is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Brown rice covers your daily Manganese needs 42% more than Buttermilk.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brown rice is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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
2
:
8
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Calcium +3766.7%
Contains more Potassium +75.6%
Contains more Iron +1020%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +69%
Contains more Copper +863.6%
Contains more Manganese +48600%
Contains more Selenium +190%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +3766.7%
Contains more Potassium +75.6%
Contains more Iron +1020%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +69%
Contains more Copper +863.6%
Contains more Manganese +48600%
Contains more Selenium +190%

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
4
:
7
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.8%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
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%
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.8%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
3
:
2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Other +102.3%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +434%
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Brown rice
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Other +102.3%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +434%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
0
:
3
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1009.1%
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1009.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 3.31g 2.74g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0.97g Brown rice
Carbs 4.79g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 40kcal 123kcal Brown rice
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 4.79g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 0g 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 116mg 3mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.56mg Brown rice
Magnesium 11mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 89mg 103mg Brown rice
Potassium 151mg 86mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.42mg 0.71mg Brown rice
Copper 0.011mg 0.106mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.002mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 2µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 47IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.17mg Brown rice
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.069mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 5µg 9µg Brown rice
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.033mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg 0.095mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.109mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg 0.214mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg 0.099mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg 0.058mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.133mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg 0.151mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg 0.066mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0.26g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.369g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.366g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Brown rice
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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.