Buttermilk vs. Beech Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Beech Mushroom


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of buttermilk versus beech mushroom (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and beech mushroom:

  • Beech mushroom has 188.9 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
  • Beech mushroom has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, buttermilk contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and potassium.
  • Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of buttermilk and beech mushroom is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Beech mushroom has 44% less calories than buttermilk - buttermilk has 62 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to beech mushroom per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for beech mushroom, 25:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Buttermilk Beech Mushroom
Protein 21% 25%
Carbohydrates 32% 72%
Fat 48% 4%
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carbohydrates

Buttermilk and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - buttermilk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Beech mushroom and buttermilk contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Beech mushroom has less sugar than buttermilk - buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Buttermilk and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - buttermilk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Beech mushroom has 188.9 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Beech mushroom has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Buttermilk has more Vitamin A than beech mushroom - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 150% more Vitamin D than buttermilk - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Buttermilk and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Buttermilk and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Beech mushroom has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, buttermilk contains more Vitamin B12. Both buttermilk and beech mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Buttermilk Beech Mushroom
Thiamin 0.047 MG 0.12 MG
Riboflavin 0.172 MG 0.17 MG
Niacin 0.09 MG 0.671 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.38 MG 0.67 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.104 MG
Folate 5 UG 9.1 UG
Vitamin B12 0.46 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than beech mushroom - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Buttermilk and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.

potassium

Beech mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 199% more potassium than buttermilk - buttermilk has 135mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

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Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both buttermilk and beech mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Buttermilk Beech Mushroom
linoleic acid 0.122 G 0.09 G
Total 0.122 G 0.09 G



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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 Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) .

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FAQ

Does buttermilk or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Beech mushroom has 40% less calories than buttermilk - buttermilk has 62 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.

Does buttermilk or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, buttermilk and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - buttermilk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.

Does buttermilk or beech mushroom contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than beech mushroom - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

Does buttermilk or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Beech mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than buttermilk - buttermilk has 135mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.