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Buttermilk vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between buttermilk and shallot

  • Buttermilk is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and calcium, yet shallot is higher in vitamin B6, iron, fiber, manganese, copper, and vitamin C.
  • Shallot covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 24% more than buttermilk.
  • The amount of sodium in shallot is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Shallots, 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.
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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.2%
Contains more IronIron +2300%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14500%
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg

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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +914.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +580%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.29mg

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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.4%
Contains more FatsFats +780%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +250.7%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1714.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Shallot DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.345mg 24%
Iron 0.05mg 1.2mg 14%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.292mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.02mg 10%
Copper 0.011mg 0.088mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 8mg 8%
Calcium 116mg 37mg 8%
Sodium 190mg 12mg 8%
Folate 5µg 34µg 7%
Potassium 151mg 334mg 5%
Phosphorus 89mg 60mg 4%
Carbs 4.79g 16.8g 4%
Protein 3.31g 2.5g 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Calories 40kcal 72kcal 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.548g 0.017g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.8µg 1%
Choline 17.7mg 11.3mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 0.014g 1%
Selenium 2µg 1.2µg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.2mg 1%
Fats 0.88g 0.1g 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 13.6g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 7.87g N/A
Zinc 0.42mg 0.4mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.29mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.039g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0.043mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.531g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.