Buttermilk vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and pickles:
- Both pickles and buttermilk are high in calcium.
- Buttermilk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pickle.
- Pickle has 23 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Pickle has 4.1 times less calories than buttermilk.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 4.1 times less calories than buttermilk - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 67% |
| Fat | 48% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pickles and buttermilk are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pickle has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pickles and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Buttermilk has 542% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pickle has 23 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pickle has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickle has more Vitamin C than buttermilk - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has 683% more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pickle - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pickles and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Buttermilk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both buttermilk and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Buttermilk | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and buttermilk are high in calcium. Buttermilk has 102% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and buttermilk contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Pickles and buttermilk contain similar amounts of potassium - pickle has 117mg 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 | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both buttermilk and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Buttermilk | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, buttermilk has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .
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FAQ
Does pickles or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 4.1 times less calories than buttermilk - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does pickles or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pickles and buttermilk are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does pickles or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Both pickles and buttermilk are high in calcium. Buttermilk has 100% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.