Buttermilk vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between buttermilk and whey
- Whey has less calcium and phosphorus.
- Buttermilk has 4 times more sodium than whey. Buttermilk has 190mg of sodium, while whey has 54mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Whey, sweet, fluid.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +223.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +289.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.9% |
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Carbs
~5.14g
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Water
~93.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +154% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 116mg | 47mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 46mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 0.85g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.28µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 0.383mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 27kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 5.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 151mg | 161mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.79g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.141mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.313mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.277mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.087mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.1mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.318g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.