Buttermilk vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and kimchi:
- Buttermilk has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, kimchi contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than kimchi.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Kimchi has 27.3 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Kimchi has 3.1 times less calories than buttermilk.
- Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than buttermilk.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kimchi has 3.1 times less calories than buttermilk - kimchi has 15 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to kimchi for protein. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 51% |
| Fat | 48% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both kimchi and buttermilk are low in carbohydrates - kimchi has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kimchi are made of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than buttermilk - kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Kimchi and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - kimchi has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Buttermilk has 192% more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kimchi has 27.3 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Kimchi has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has 840% more Vitamin A than kimchi - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than kimchi - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kimchi and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has 144 times more Vitamin K than buttermilk - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Buttermilk has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, kimchi contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both buttermilk and kimchi contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Buttermilk | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 52 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 248% more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 82 times more iron than buttermilk - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Kimchi and buttermilk contain similar amounts of potassium - kimchi has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg 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 | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 55 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 49 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both buttermilk and kimchi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Buttermilk | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both buttermilk and kimchi contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Buttermilk | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.104 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 Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .
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FAQ
Does kimchi or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Kimchi has 3.1 times less calories than buttermilk - kimchi has 15 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does kimchi or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both kimchi and buttermilk are low in carbohydrates - kimchi has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kimchi are made of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does kimchi or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.