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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.
Contains more Iron +820%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Calcium +16%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Equal in Potassium - 151
Equal in Selenium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 18% 8% 39% 14% 9% 8% 3% 0% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +820%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Calcium +16%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Equal in Potassium - 151
Equal in Selenium - 2

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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Contains more Vitamin A +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 3% 3% 10% 42% 2% 0% 10% 3% 9% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +274.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +309.1%
Contains more Carbs +350.9%
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +48.3%
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 Fats +309.1%
Contains more Carbs +350.9%
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +48.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.326 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 21.6g 4.79g Frozen yogurt
Protein 3g 3.31g Buttermilk
Fats 3.6g 0.88g Frozen yogurt
Carbs 21.6g 4.79g Frozen yogurt
Calories 127kcal 40kcal Frozen yogurt
Sugar 19.92g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calcium 100mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.46mg 0.05mg Frozen yogurt
Magnesium 10mg 11mg Buttermilk
Phosphorus 89mg 89mg
Potassium 156mg 151mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 63mg 190mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 0.28mg 0.42mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.009mg 0.011mg Buttermilk
Manganese 0.002mg Buttermilk
Selenium 1.9µg 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 176IU 47IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 14µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.05mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin D 3IU 1IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.034mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.154mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.058mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg Frozen yogurt
Folate 4µg 5µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Frozen yogurt
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 13mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 2.326g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.986g 0.254g Frozen yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.033g Frozen yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frozen yogurt Buttermilk
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
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 Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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.