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Nutritional Profile of Buttermilk (Fluid, Whole)
We got 70 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Buttermilk (Fluid, Whole).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Vitamin D3 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for two additional nutrients:
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Vitamin D3 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for three additional nutrients:
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Water (Water)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Buttermilk (Fluid, Whole)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Buttermilk (Fluid, Whole)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Buttermilk (Fluid, Whole)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Buttermilk (Fluid, Whole)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Buttermilk (Fluid, Whole)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Buttermilk (Fluid, Whole)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Buttermilk (Fluid, Whole)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 4.9 g | 1.4 g | 218 | 2041 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 4.9 g | 1.4 g | 180 | 1188 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 827 mg | 234.5 mg | 282 | 2073 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 198 mg | 56.1 mg | 268 | 2317 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 1.9 g | 538.6 mg | 252 | 1473 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 3.3 g | 938.4 mg | 260 | 1417 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 150 | 382 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 174 | 456 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 121 | 282 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 116 | 328 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 78 mg | 22.1 mg | 192 | 632 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 302 mg | 85.6 mg | 193 | 848 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 844 mg | 239.3 mg | 262 | 1445 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 371 mg | 105.2 mg | 251 | 1320 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 827 mg | 234.5 mg | 271 | 2029 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 122 mg | 34.6 mg | 274 | 2272 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 165 | 880 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 108 mg | 30.6 mg | 133 | 854 |
| Arginine | 92 mg | 26.1 mg | 144 | 893 |
| Aspartic Acid | 275 mg | 78 mg | 120 | 789 |
| Cystine | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 106 | 476 |
| Glutamic Acid | 721 mg | 204.4 mg | 129 | 662 |
| Glycine | 64 mg | 18.1 mg | 128 | 939 |
| Histidine | 97 mg | 27.5 mg | 117 | 911 |
| Isoleucine | 166 mg | 47.1 mg | 132 | 856 |
| Leucine | 304 mg | 86.2 mg | 137 | 755 |
| Lysine | 269 mg | 76.3 mg | 129 | 727 |
| Methionine | 84 mg | 23.8 mg | 131 | 866 |
| Phenylalanine | 166 mg | 47.1 mg | 121 | 878 |
| Proline | 317 mg | 89.9 mg | 132 | 790 |
| Serine | 193 mg | 54.7 mg | 120 | 883 |
| Threonine | 137 mg | 38.8 mg | 147 | 876 |
| Tryptophan | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 121 | 424 |
| Tyrosine | 162 mg | 45.9 mg | 125 | 877 |
| Valine | 210 mg | 59.5 mg | 134 | 835 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 910 mg | 296 | 1298 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 75 | 450 |
| Folate, food | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 68 | 284 |
| Folate, total | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 73 | 389 |
| Niacin | 90 µg | 25.5 µg | 247 | 2439 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 380 µg | 107.7 µg | 100 | 808 |
| Riboflavin | 172 µg | 48.8 µg | 226 | 639 |
| Thiamin | 47 µg | 13.3 µg | 100 | 837 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 115 | 682 |
| Vitamin B6 | 36 µg | 10.2 µg | 178 | 945 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 70 µg | 19.8 µg | 179 | 637 |
| beta-Carotene | 7 µg | 2 µg | 124 | 1159 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 120 | 922 |
| Retinol | 46 µg | 13 µg | 183 | 434 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 165 IU | 46.8 IU | 149 | 875 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 47 µg | 13.3 µg | 184 | 664 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.3 µg | 0.4 µg | 32 | 144 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 52 IU | 14.7 IU | 31 | 149 |
| Vitamin D3 | 1.3 µg | 0.4 µg | 25 | 90 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 115 mg | 32.6 mg | 163 | 430 |
| Copper, Cu | 25 µg | 7.1 µg | 112 | 824 |
| Iron, Fe | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 164 | 936 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 69 | 375 |
| Manganese, Mn | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 68 | 1026 |
| Phosphorus, P | 85 mg | 24.1 mg | 214 | 583 |
| Potassium, K | 135 mg | 38.3 mg | 156 | 763 |
| Selenium, Se | 3.7 µg | 1 µg | 196 | 656 |
| Sodium, Na | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 257 | 1044 |
| Zinc, Zn | 380 µg | 107.7 µg | 192 | 889 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 168 | 370 |
| Choline | 14.6 mg | 4.1 mg | 179 | 1010 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 87.9 g | 24.9 g | 31 | 344 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 680 mg | 192.8 mg | 152 | 599 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 62 kcal | 17.6 kcal | 243 | 627 |
| KJ (Energy) | 260 kj | 73.7 kj | 179 | 909 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Buttermilk (Fluid, Whole)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 245.0 g | 8.6 oz |
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| Buttermilk | No of Nutrients |
(Fat Free, Skim) | 46 |
(Fluid, Cultured, Lowfat) | 74 |
(Fluid, Cultured, Reduced Fat) | 68 |
(Low Fat, 1%) | 46 |
(Reduced Fat, 2%) | 46 |
(Whole) | 45 |
| 72 |
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