Lemon vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lemons and buttermilk different?
- Lemons are richer in vitamin C, fiber, and iron, while buttermilk is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and calcium.
- Lemons cover your daily need for vitamin C, 58% more than buttermilk.
- Lemons are lower in sodium.
Lemons, raw, without peel and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +1100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +236.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +346.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +456.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 | +5200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +670% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +247.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +193.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.7% |
~equal in
Water
~90.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2209.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 29kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 3.31g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.88g |
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.52g | 4.79g |
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| Carbs | 9.32g | 4.79g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 151mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.05mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 4.79g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.011mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 89mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 190mg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 47IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.002mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 5.1mg | 17.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.548g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.254g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.033g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.141mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.171mg |
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| Leucine | 0.313mg |
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| Lysine | 0.277mg |
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| Methionine | 0.087mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.1mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
18%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.509g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
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.