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Orange juice vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Orange juice and Buttermilk

  • Orange juice is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Buttermilk is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange juice is 54% higher.
  • Orange juice contains 6 times more Folate than Buttermilk. Orange juice contains 30µg of Folate, while Buttermilk contains 5µg.
  • Orange juice contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Orange juice, raw 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.
Orange juice
Orange juice
5
:
4
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Calcium +954.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +423.5%
Contains more Zinc +740%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Orange juice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Calcium +954.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +423.5%
Contains more Zinc +740%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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.
Orange juice
Orange juice
6
:
4
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Orange juice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 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 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange juice
Orange juice
1
:
4
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Carbs +117.1%
Contains more Protein +372.9%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Other +122.5%
Equal in Water - 90.13
Orange juice
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 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 Carbs +117.1%
Contains more Protein +372.9%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Other +122.5%
Equal in Water - 90.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange juice
Orange juice
2
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +605.6%
Orange juice
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +605.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange juice Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 10.2g 4.79g Orange juice
Protein 0.7g 3.31g Buttermilk
Fats 0.2g 0.88g Buttermilk
Carbs 10.4g 4.79g Orange juice
Calories 45kcal 40kcal Orange juice
Sugar 8.4g 4.79g Buttermilk
Fiber 0.2g 0g Orange juice
Calcium 11mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.2mg 0.05mg Orange juice
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 17mg 89mg Buttermilk
Potassium 200mg 151mg Orange juice
Sodium 1mg 190mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.05mg 0.42mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.044mg 0.011mg Orange juice
Manganese 0.014mg 0.002mg Orange juice
Selenium 0.1µg 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 200IU 47IU Orange juice
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 50mg 1mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.034mg Orange juice
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.058mg Orange juice
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg Orange juice
Folate 30µg 5µg Orange juice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.008mg 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.013mg 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.009mg 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.003mg 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.011mg 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.003mg 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Orange juice
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.548g Orange juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.254g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.033g Orange juice

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Orange juice 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
22%
Orange juice
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Orange juice
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.61g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.