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Frozen yogurt vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between frozen yogurt and buttermilk

  • Frozen yogurt is higher in iron, yet buttermilk is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Frozen yogurt contains 9 times more iron than buttermilk. While frozen yogurt contains 0.46mg of iron, buttermilk contains only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in buttermilk is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 7.1% 30% 14% 17% 3% 7.6% 38% 8.2% 0% 10%
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%
Contains more IronIron +820%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Potassium ~151mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~89mg
~equal in Selenium ~2µg

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 2.3% 16% 1.8% 1.5% 10% 42% 1.3% 0% 9.2% 8.8% 0.75% 3% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +309.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +350.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.3%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%
Contains more OtherOther +48.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.326 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +288.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +203%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt Buttermilk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.326g 0.548g 8%
Sodium 63mg 190mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 6%
Carbs 21.6g 4.79g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.22µg 6%
Iron 0.46mg 0.05mg 5%
Calories 127kcal 40kcal 4%
Fats 3.6g 0.88g 4%
Vitamin A 49µg 14µg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.154mg 2%
Calcium 100mg 116mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.986g 0.254g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.034mg 1%
Protein 3g 3.31g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Choline 23.1mg 17.7mg 1%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.42mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 21.6g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 1IU 0%
Magnesium 10mg 11mg 0%
Potassium 156mg 151mg 0%
Sugar 19.92g 4.79g N/A
Copper 0.009mg 0.011mg 0%
Phosphorus 89mg 89mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.05mg 0%
Selenium 1.9µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.058mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.033g 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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is better in case of low diet
Frozen yogurt Buttermilk
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
8%
Frozen yogurt
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Frozen yogurt
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.778g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals

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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/nutrients
  2. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.