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Buttermilk vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between buttermilk and maple syrup

  • Buttermilk has more phosphorus and vitamin B12, while maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in maple syrup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Syrups, maple.

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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% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.4%
Contains more IronIron +120%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145300%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +663.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1006.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +724.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8175%
Contains more FatsFats +1366.7%
Contains more WaterWater +178.3%
Contains more OtherOther +89.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1299.6%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2209.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Maple syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 0.002mg 2.908mg 126%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 1.27mg 86%
Carbs 4.79g 67.04g 21%
Phosphorus 89mg 2mg 12%
Calories 40kcal 260kcal 11%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.47mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Sodium 190mg 12mg 8%
Protein 3.31g 0.04g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.036mg 5%
Choline 17.7mg 1.6mg 3%
Selenium 2µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.002mg 2%
Potassium 151mg 212mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.548g 0.007g 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Copper 0.011mg 0.018mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 0.011g 1%
Fats 0.88g 0.06g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Iron 0.05mg 0.11mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 116mg 102mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 67.04g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 60.46g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.081mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.017g 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Buttermilk Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.