Mayonnaise vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between mayonnaise and buttermilk
- Mayonnaise has more vitamin K and vitamin E; however, buttermilk is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Mayonnaise covers your daily need for vitamin K, 136% more than buttermilk.
- Mayonnaise has 66 times more vitamin E than buttermilk. While mayonnaise has 3.28mg of vitamin E, buttermilk has only 0.05mg.
- Buttermilk has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +320% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +655% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +323.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6460% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +162900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +710.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
74.85 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
21.65 g
Other:
1.97 g
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +8405.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +244.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +740.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +316.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
44.69 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6531.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135324.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 44.69g | 0.033g | 298% |
| Vitamin K | 163µg | 0.1µg | 136% |
| Fats | 74.85g | 0.88g | 114% |
| Saturated fat | 11.703g | 0.548g | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.843g | 0.254g | 41% |
| Calories | 680kcal | 40kcal | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 3.28mg | 0.05mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 190mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 4mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 116mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.154mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 89mg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.96g | 3.31g | 5% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 151mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.22µg | 4% |
| Choline | 34.2mg | 17.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.172mg | 0.275mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.57g | 4.79g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.57g | 4.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.57g | 4.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.187g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.095mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.035mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.057mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 5.331g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 38.942g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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
41%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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.