Almond Milk vs. Buttermilk
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Buttermilk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
buttermilk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and buttermilk:
- Both buttermilk and almond milk are high in calcium.
- Almond milk has 22.7 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Almond milk has 3.1 times less calories than buttermilk.
- Almond milk has 5 times less sugar than buttermilk.
- Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than buttermilk.
- Buttermilk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond milk has 3.1 times less calories than buttermilk - buttermilk has 62 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to buttermilk for carbs. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for buttermilk, 21:32:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 32% |
| Fat | 56% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both buttermilk and almond milk are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in almond milk are made of 75% sugar, 19% dietary fiber and 6% starch, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Almond milk has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Almond milk has 5 times less sugar than buttermilk - buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Buttermilk has 703% more protein than almond milk - buttermilk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond milk has 22.7 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Almond milk has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has more Vitamin A than almond milk - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than buttermilk - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Buttermilk and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Buttermilk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both almond milk and buttermilk contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Almond Milk | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.047 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both buttermilk and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 60% more calcium than buttermilk - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Buttermilk and almond milk contain similar amounts of iron - buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Buttermilk has 101% more potassium than almond milk - buttermilk has 135mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond milk has more linoleic acid than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.122 G |
| Total | 0.253 G | 0.122 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: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does buttermilk or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond milk has 3.1 times less calories than buttermilk - buttermilk has 62 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does buttermilk or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both buttermilk and almond milk are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in almond milk are made of 80% sugar, 20% dietary fiber and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does buttermilk or almond milk contain more calcium?
Both buttermilk and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 60% more calcium than buttermilk - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.