Buttermilk vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Buttermilk and Smoothie
- Buttermilk is higher in Calcium, yet Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C.
- Smoothie covers your daily Vitamin C needs 26% more than Buttermilk.
- Buttermilk contains 7 times more Sodium than Smoothie. While Buttermilk contains 190mg of Sodium, Smoothie contains only 29mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.
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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.
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Calcium
+182.9%
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Potassium
+529.2%
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Iron
+200%
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Sodium
-84.7%
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Calcium
+182.9%
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Potassium
+529.2%
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Iron
+200%
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Sodium
-84.7%
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.
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Vitamin A
+768.1%
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Vitamin C
+2350%
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Vitamin B3
+1306.9%
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Vitamin B6
+141.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.24
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Vitamin A
+768.1%
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Vitamin C
+2350%
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Vitamin B3
+1306.9%
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Vitamin B6
+141.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.24
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+171.3%
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Fats
+∞%
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Other
+161.8%
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Carbs
+70.4%
Equal in Water - 90.28
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
1.22 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.16 g
Water:
90.28 g
Other:
0.34 g
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Protein
+171.3%
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+161.8%
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Carbs
+70.4%
Equal in Water - 90.28
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.79g | 8.16g |
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| Protein | 3.31g | 1.22g |
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| Fats | 0.88g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 4.79g | 8.16g |
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| Calories | 40kcal | 37kcal |
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| Sugar | 4.79g | 7.35g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 41mg |
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| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.15mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 151mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 190mg | 29mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.011mg |
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| Manganese | 0.002mg |
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| Selenium | 2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 47IU | 408IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 24.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 0.816mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.082mg |
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| Folate | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.24µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.141mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.171mg |
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| Leucine | 0.313mg |
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| Lysine | 0.277mg |
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| Methionine | 0.087mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.548g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.254g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals
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.