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Buttermilk vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Buttermilk and Soft serve

  • Soft serve is richer than Buttermilk in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Soft serve is 35% higher.
  • Buttermilk contains 3 times more Sodium than Soft serve. Buttermilk contains 190mg of Sodium, while Soft serve contains 61mg.

Food types used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +12.9%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +172.7%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 8% 9% 50% 16% 8% 15% 10% 1% 17%
Contains more Calcium +12.9%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +172.7%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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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Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +1153.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 13% 21% 3% 13% 42% 2% 31% 12% 7% 63% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +1153.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +50.7%
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Fats +1377.3%
Contains more Carbs +363.5%
Equal in Other - 0.9
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +50.7%
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Fats +1377.3%
Contains more Carbs +363.5%
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1274%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1293.9%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1274%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1293.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Soft serve Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 21.5g Soft serve
Protein 3.31g 4.1g Soft serve
Fats 0.88g 13g Soft serve
Carbs 4.79g 22.2g Soft serve
Calories 40kcal 222kcal Soft serve
Sugar 4.79g 21.16g Buttermilk
Fiber 0g 0.7g Soft serve
Calcium 116mg 131mg Soft serve
Iron 0.05mg 0.21mg Soft serve
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Soft serve
Phosphorus 89mg 116mg Soft serve
Potassium 151mg 177mg Soft serve
Sodium 190mg 61mg Soft serve
Zinc 0.42mg 0.52mg Soft serve
Copper 0.011mg 0.03mg Soft serve
Manganese 0.002mg 0.005mg Soft serve
Selenium 2µg 3µg Soft serve
Vitamin A 47IU 589IU Soft serve
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 162µg Soft serve
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.61mg Soft serve
Vitamin D 1IU 29IU Soft serve
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Soft serve
Vitamin C 1mg 0.8mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.049mg Soft serve
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.182mg Soft serve
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.095mg Soft serve
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.506mg Soft serve
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.048mg Soft serve
Folate 5µg 9µg Soft serve
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.5µg Soft serve
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.9µg Soft serve
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.048mg Soft serve
Threonine 0.141mg 0.169mg Soft serve
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.215mg Soft serve
Leucine 0.313mg 0.353mg Soft serve
Lysine 0.277mg 0.296mg Soft serve
Methionine 0.087mg 0.091mg Soft serve
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.176mg Soft serve
Valine 0.217mg 0.241mg Soft serve
Histidine 0.1mg 0.099mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 91mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 7.46g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 3.49g Soft serve
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.46g Soft serve

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Soft serve
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
20%
Soft serve
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
17%
Soft serve

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soft serve
Soft serve contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soft serve
Soft serve is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.912g)

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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.