Beef vs. Buttermilk
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Buttermilk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
buttermilk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and buttermilk:
- Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Beef is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Buttermilk has 7 times less cholesterol than beef.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than beef.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and buttermilk has 78% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to buttermilk per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for buttermilk, 21:32:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 32% |
| Fat | 62% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both buttermilk and beef are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than buttermilk - buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 691% more protein than buttermilk - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and buttermilk has 74% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Buttermilk has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Buttermilk has 7 times less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has 14 times more Vitamin A than beef - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than beef - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Beef and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both beef and buttermilk contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Beef | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | 0.46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 229% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 74 times more iron than buttermilk - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Beef is a great source of potassium and it has 104% more potassium than buttermilk - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both beef and buttermilk contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Beef | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.076 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.076 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| Beef | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.122 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.122 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) .
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FAQ
Does beef or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and buttermilk has 80% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Is beef or buttermilk better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 690% more protein than buttermilk - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Does buttermilk or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both buttermilk and beef are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 230% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.