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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 from 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.
Wheat
Wheat
9
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Iron +6940%
Contains more Magnesium +1209.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +470.8%
Contains more Potassium +185.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +890.5%
Contains more Copper +4927.3%
Contains more Manganese +150500%
Contains more Selenium +4370%
Contains more Calcium +241.2%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +6940%
Contains more Magnesium +1209.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +470.8%
Contains more Potassium +185.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +890.5%
Contains more Copper +4927.3%
Contains more Manganese +150500%
Contains more Selenium +4370%
Contains more Calcium +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.
Wheat
Wheat
5
:
6
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11517.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1132.4%
Contains more Folate +760%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
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 B1 +1132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11517.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1132.4%
Contains more Folate +760%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
4
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +313.3%
Contains more Fats +180.7%
Contains more Carbs +1385%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +723.9%
Wheat
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
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 +313.3%
Contains more Fats +180.7%
Contains more Carbs +1385%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +723.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
3
:
0
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2863.6%
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 4.79g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 3.31g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 0.88g Wheat
Carbs 71.13g 4.79g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 40kcal Wheat
Sugar 4.79g Wheat
Calcium 34mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 3.52mg 0.05mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 11mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 89mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 151mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 190mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 0.42mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.011mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg 0.002mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 2µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 47IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.034mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 0.058mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.275mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.034mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 5µg Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.042mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg 0.141mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.171mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg 0.313mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg 0.277mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg 0.087mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.171mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg 0.217mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg 0.1mg Wheat
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 0.548g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 0.254g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.033g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat 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
37%
Wheat
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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.