Buttermilk vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and banana:
- Banana has 15.9 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than buttermilk.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Buttermilk has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than banana.
- Buttermilk has 60% less sugar than banana.
- Buttermilk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than banana.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Buttermilk has 30% less calories than banana - buttermilk has 62 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to banana per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 93% |
| Fat | 48% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Buttermilk has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than banana - buttermilk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Buttermilk has 60% less sugar than banana - buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Buttermilk has 194% more protein than banana - buttermilk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Banana has 15.9 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Banana has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than buttermilk - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has 14 times more Vitamin A than banana - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than banana - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Buttermilk and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Buttermilk and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Buttermilk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both buttermilk and banana contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Buttermilk | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than banana - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Buttermilk and banana contain similar amounts of iron - buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 165% more potassium than buttermilk - buttermilk has 135mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Buttermilk | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 26 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 22 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, buttermilk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, buttermilk has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Banana (Bananas, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does buttermilk or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Buttermilk has 30% less calories than banana - buttermilk has 62 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does buttermilk or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, buttermilk has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - buttermilk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does buttermilk or banana contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than banana - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does buttermilk or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than buttermilk - buttermilk has 135mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.