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Buttermilk vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Buttermilk and Whisky

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5 in Buttermilk is higher than in Whisky.
  • Buttermilk covers your daily Phosphorus needs 12% more than Whisky.
  • Whisky contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2866.7%
Contains more Potassium +15000%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +300%
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 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2866.7%
Contains more Potassium +15000%
Contains more Zinc +2000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +300%

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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Whisky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +4690%
Contains more Water +41%
Contains more Other +3944.9%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +4690%
Contains more Water +41%
Contains more Other +3944.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 0.1g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 0g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0g Buttermilk
Carbs 4.79g 0.1g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 250kcal Whisky
Sugar 4.79g 0.1g Whisky
Calcium 116mg 0mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.02mg Buttermilk
Magnesium 11mg 0mg Buttermilk
Phosphorus 89mg 3mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 1mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 0.42mg 0.02mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg 0.014mg Whisky
Manganese 0.002mg 0.008mg Whisky
Selenium 2µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 47IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.008mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.001mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0mg Buttermilk
Folate 5µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Whisky
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0g Buttermilk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Buttermilk Whisky
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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.