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Goat milk vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Goat milk and Buttermilk

  • Goat milk is richer in Vitamin D, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Buttermilk is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Goat milk is 11% higher.
  • Goat milk contains 51 times more Vitamin D than Buttermilk. Goat milk contains 51IU of Vitamin D, while Buttermilk contains 1IU.
  • Buttermilk contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Milk, goat, fluid, with added vitamin D 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.
Goat milk
Goat milk
7
:
2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Calcium +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.7%
Contains more Copper +318.2%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.05
Goat milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 2% 10% 48% 18% 7% 9% 16% 3% 8%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.7%
Contains more Copper +318.2%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.05

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.
Goat milk
Goat milk
9
:
3
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Goat milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 39% 5% 12% 32% 6% 19% 11% 1% 9% 1%
Buttermilk
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 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat milk
Goat milk
2
:
3
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Fats +370.5%
Equal in Protein - 3.31
Equal in Carbs - 4.79
Equal in Water - 90.13
Equal in Other - 0.89
Goat milk
4% 4% 4% 87%
Protein: 3.56 g
Fats: 4.14 g
Carbs: 4.45 g
Water: 87.03 g
Other: 0.82 g
Buttermilk
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 +370.5%
Equal in Protein - 3.31
Equal in Carbs - 4.79
Equal in Water - 90.13
Equal in Other - 0.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat milk
Goat milk
2
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Goat milk
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.149 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat milk Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 4.45g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 3.56g 3.31g Goat milk
Fats 4.14g 0.88g Goat milk
Carbs 4.45g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calories 69kcal 40kcal Goat milk
Sugar 4.45g 4.79g Goat milk
Calcium 134mg 116mg Goat milk
Iron 0.05mg 0.05mg
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Goat milk
Phosphorus 111mg 89mg Goat milk
Potassium 204mg 151mg Goat milk
Sodium 50mg 190mg Goat milk
Zinc 0.3mg 0.42mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.046mg 0.011mg Goat milk
Manganese 0.018mg 0.002mg Goat milk
Selenium 1.4µg 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 198IU 47IU Goat milk
Vitamin A RAE 57µg 14µg Goat milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.05mg Goat milk
Vitamin D 51IU 1IU Goat milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Goat milk
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1mg Goat milk
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.034mg Goat milk
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 0.058mg Goat milk
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.275mg Goat milk
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.034mg Goat milk
Folate 1µg 5µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Goat milk
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.042mg Goat milk
Threonine 0.163mg 0.141mg Goat milk
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.171mg Goat milk
Leucine 0.314mg 0.313mg Goat milk
Lysine 0.29mg 0.277mg Goat milk
Methionine 0.08mg 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.24mg 0.217mg Goat milk
Histidine 0.089mg 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 11mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 2.667g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 1.109g 0.254g Goat milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.149g 0.033g Goat milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Goat milk 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
12%
Goat milk
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Goat milk
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat milk
Goat milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat milk
Goat milk contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat milk
Goat milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat milk
Goat milk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat milk
Goat milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat milk
Goat milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.119g)

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. Goat milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171278/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.