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Potato vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato and Buttermilk

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Buttermilk is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Potato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 21% more than Buttermilk.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Contains more Iron +1520%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +181.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.1%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +1520%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +181.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.1%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Potato
7
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Contains more Vitamin C +1870%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1729.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +776.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +2250%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.275
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 C +1870%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1729.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +776.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +2250%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.275

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +265.1%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Contains more Protein +61.5%
Contains more Fats +877.8%
Contains more Water +13.7%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
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 +265.1%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Contains more Protein +61.5%
Contains more Fats +877.8%
Contains more Water +13.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12600%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 4.79g Potato
Protein 2.05g 3.31g Buttermilk
Fats 0.09g 0.88g Buttermilk
Carbs 17.49g 4.79g Potato
Calories 77kcal 40kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 4.79g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 0g Potato
Calcium 12mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.81mg 0.05mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 89mg Buttermilk
Potassium 425mg 151mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 190mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.42mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.11mg 0.011mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.002mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 2IU 47IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 19.7mg 1mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.034mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.058mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.275mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.034mg Potato
Folate 15µg 5µg Potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.067mg 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.098mg 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.107mg 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.032mg 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.103mg 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.035mg 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.548g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.254g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.033g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
18%
Potato
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.