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Buttermilk vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between buttermilk and fish sandwiches

  • Buttermilk has less selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin K, and folate than fish sandwiches.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily need for selenium, 29% more than buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +2900%
Contains more CopperCopper +581.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3606.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13500%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +86.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1314.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +457.2%
Contains more OtherOther +139.3%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +921.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18860.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 6.257g 41%
Selenium 2µg 18µg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.68µg 19%
Iron 0.05mg 1.5mg 18%
Fats 0.88g 12.45g 18%
Sodium 190mg 602mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.21mg 15%
Protein 3.31g 10.29g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 2.15mg 13%
Calories 40kcal 257kcal 11%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.264mg 11%
Folate 5µg 46µg 10%
Cholesterol 4mg 35mg 10%
Calcium 116mg 37mg 8%
Copper 0.011mg 0.075mg 7%
Carbs 4.79g 26.69g 7%
Saturated fat 0.548g 1.949g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 2.595g 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Phosphorus 89mg 116mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.55mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.37mg 2%
Potassium 151mg 206mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Choline 17.7mg 28.9mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 6µg 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin D 1IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 4.79g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.401g)

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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