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Pork Meat vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork Meat and Buttermilk different?

  • Pork Meat has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12 than Buttermilk.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork Meat is 76% higher.
  • Pork Meat contains 128 times more Vitamin B3 than Buttermilk. While Pork Meat contains 7.432mg of Vitamin B3, Buttermilk contains only 0.058mg.
  • Buttermilk has less Cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat are the varieties 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.
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
9
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +178.8%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +476.2%
Contains more Copper +909.1%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains more Selenium +1810%
Contains more Calcium +1833.3%
Pork Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +178.8%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +476.2%
Contains more Copper +909.1%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains more Selenium +1810%
Contains more Calcium +1833.3%

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.
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
8
:
4
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2694.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12713.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2073.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork Meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
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 E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2694.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12713.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2073.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
2
:
3
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +690.6%
Contains more Fats +298.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Equal in Other - 0.89
Pork Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 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 Protein +690.6%
Contains more Fats +298.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Equal in Other - 0.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
2
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +425.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1433.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%
Pork Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +425.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1433.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Meat 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 Pork Meat Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 26.17g 3.31g Pork Meat
Fats 3.51g 0.88g Pork Meat
Carbs 0g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calories 143kcal 40kcal Pork Meat
Sugar 0g 4.79g Pork Meat
Calcium 6mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 1.15mg 0.05mg Pork Meat
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 89mg Pork Meat
Potassium 421mg 151mg Pork Meat
Sodium 57mg 190mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.42mg 0.42mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.111mg 0.011mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.013mg 0.002mg Pork Meat
Selenium 38.2µg 2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin A 0IU 47IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.05mg Pork Meat
Vitamin D 10IU 1IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pork Meat
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.034mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.154mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 0.058mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.275mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.034mg Pork Meat
Folate 0µg 5µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0.22µg Pork Meat
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.042mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.175mg 0.141mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0.171mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg 0.313mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg 0.277mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg 0.087mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.171mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg 0.217mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg 0.1mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 4mg Buttermilk
Trans Fat 0.033g Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 1.198g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 0.254g Pork Meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 0.033g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Buttermilk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Pork Meat
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.65g)

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.