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Wheat vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wheat and buttermilk

  • Wheat is richer than buttermilk in selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat is 159% higher.
  • Wheat contains 1506 times more manganese than buttermilk. Wheat contains 3.012mg of manganese, while buttermilk contains 0.002mg.

Food types used in this article are Wheat, durum 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1209.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.4%
Contains more IronIron +6940%
Contains more CopperCopper +4927.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +890.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +470.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4370%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11517.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1132.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +760%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 ProteinProtein +313.3%
Contains more FatsFats +180.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1385%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more WaterWater +723.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2863.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Buttermilk DV% diff.
Selenium 89.4µg 2µg 159%
Manganese 3.012mg 0.002mg 131%
Copper 0.553mg 0.011mg 60%
Phosphorus 508mg 89mg 60%
Iron 3.52mg 0.05mg 43%
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 0.058mg 42%
Zinc 4.16mg 0.42mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.034mg 32%
Magnesium 144mg 11mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.034mg 30%
Carbs 71.13g 4.79g 22%
Protein 13.68g 3.31g 21%
Calories 339kcal 40kcal 15%
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.275mg 13%
Folate 43µg 5µg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Calcium 34mg 116mg 8%
Sodium 2mg 190mg 8%
Potassium 431mg 151mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.033g 6%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.154mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Fats 2.47g 0.88g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 71.13g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.454g 0.548g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.344g 0.254g 0%
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.366mg 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.934mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.303mg 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.594mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Buttermilk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Wheat
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.