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Buttermilk vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between buttermilk and turkey meat

  • Turkey meat is richer than buttermilk in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, iron, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for turkey meat is 59% higher.
  • Buttermilk contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +728.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +2080%
Contains more CopperCopper +745.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +490.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1390%

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1711.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +363.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +393.8%

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7883.3%
Contains more WaterWater +41.9%
Contains more OtherOther +85.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +762.5%
Contains more FatsFats +739.8%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +942.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6321.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 9.573mg 59%
Selenium 2µg 29.8µg 51%
Protein 3.31g 28.55g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.616mg 45%
Cholesterol 4mg 109mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.02µg 33%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.48mg 19%
Phosphorus 89mg 223mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 2.119g 14%
Choline 17.7mg 87.4mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.948mg 13%
Iron 0.05mg 1.09mg 13%
Calcium 116mg 14mg 10%
Fats 0.88g 7.39g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.281mg 10%
Copper 0.011mg 0.093mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.548g 2.155g 7%
Calories 40kcal 189kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 2.647g 6%
Magnesium 11mg 30mg 5%
Sodium 190mg 103mg 4%
Potassium 151mg 239mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Carbs 4.79g 0.06g 2%
Vitamin D 1IU 15IU 2%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.045mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 4.79g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 14µg 12µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.607g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.