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Soft serve vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Soft serve and Buttermilk

  • Soft serve is richer than Buttermilk in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Soft serve is 35% higher.
  • Buttermilk contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate 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.
Soft serve
Soft serve
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Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Calcium +12.9%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +172.7%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Soft serve
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 8% 9% 50% 16% 8% 15% 10% 1% 17%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +12.9%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +172.7%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +50%
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.
Soft serve
Soft serve
11
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +1153.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Soft serve
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 13% 21% 3% 13% 42% 2% 31% 12% 7% 63% 3%
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 +1153.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soft serve
Soft serve
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1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Fats +1377.3%
Contains more Carbs +363.5%
Contains more Water +50.7%
Equal in Other - 0.89
Soft serve
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 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 +23.9%
Contains more Fats +1377.3%
Contains more Carbs +363.5%
Contains more Water +50.7%
Equal in Other - 0.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soft serve
Soft serve
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1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1274%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1293.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Soft serve
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1274%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1293.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soft serve 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 Soft serve Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 21.5g 4.79g Soft serve
Protein 4.1g 3.31g Soft serve
Fats 13g 0.88g Soft serve
Carbs 22.2g 4.79g Soft serve
Calories 222kcal 40kcal Soft serve
Sugar 21.16g 4.79g Buttermilk
Fiber 0.7g 0g Soft serve
Calcium 131mg 116mg Soft serve
Iron 0.21mg 0.05mg Soft serve
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Soft serve
Phosphorus 116mg 89mg Soft serve
Potassium 177mg 151mg Soft serve
Sodium 61mg 190mg Soft serve
Zinc 0.52mg 0.42mg Soft serve
Copper 0.03mg 0.011mg Soft serve
Manganese 0.005mg 0.002mg Soft serve
Selenium 3µg 2µg Soft serve
Vitamin A 589IU 47IU Soft serve
Vitamin A RAE 162µg 14µg Soft serve
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.05mg Soft serve
Vitamin D 29IU 1IU Soft serve
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Soft serve
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.034mg Soft serve
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.154mg Soft serve
Vitamin B3 0.095mg 0.058mg Soft serve
Vitamin B5 0.506mg 0.275mg Soft serve
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.034mg Soft serve
Folate 9µg 5µg Soft serve
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.22µg Soft serve
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.1µg Soft serve
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.042mg Soft serve
Threonine 0.169mg 0.141mg Soft serve
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.171mg Soft serve
Leucine 0.353mg 0.313mg Soft serve
Lysine 0.296mg 0.277mg Soft serve
Methionine 0.091mg 0.087mg Soft serve
Phenylalanine 0.176mg 0.171mg Soft serve
Valine 0.241mg 0.217mg Soft serve
Histidine 0.099mg 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 91mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 7.46g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 3.49g 0.254g Soft serve
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.033g Soft serve

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soft serve 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
20%
Soft serve
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Soft serve
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soft serve
Soft serve contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soft serve
Soft serve is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.912g)

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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.