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Milkshake vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milkshake and Buttermilk different?

  • Milkshake has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D than Buttermilk.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Milkshake is 13% higher.
  • Milkshake contains 48 times more Vitamin D than Buttermilk. While Milkshake contains 48IU of Vitamin D, Buttermilk contains only 1IU.
  • Buttermilk has less Sugar.

Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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.
Milkshake
Milkshake
9
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Calcium +25.9%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +363.6%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +15%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +25.9%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +363.6%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +15%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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.
Milkshake
Milkshake
9
:
2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.05
Milkshake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 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 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
4
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +244.3%
Contains more Carbs +270.6%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Equal in Other - 0.89
Milkshake
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 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 +16.6%
Contains more Fats +244.3%
Contains more Carbs +270.6%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Equal in Other - 0.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
2
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 4.79g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 3.31g Milkshake
Fats 3.03g 0.88g Milkshake
Carbs 17.75g 4.79g Milkshake
Calories 112kcal 40kcal Milkshake
Sugar 17.75g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calcium 146mg 116mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 0.05mg Milkshake
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 115mg 89mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 151mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 190mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.051mg 0.011mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg 0.002mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg 2µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 91IU 47IU Milkshake
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 14µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin D 48IU 1IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.154mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.058mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.275mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.034mg Milkshake
Folate 7µg 5µg Milkshake
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.22µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.1µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.042mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg 0.141mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.171mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg 0.313mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg 0.277mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg 0.087mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.171mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg 0.217mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg 0.1mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 1.886g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 0.254g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.033g Milkshake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milkshake 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
17%
Milkshake
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.338g)

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.