Buttermilk vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Chocolate Ice Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate ice cream and buttermilk are high in calcium.
- Buttermilk has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Chocolate ice cream has more folate.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and buttermilk has 71% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 50% |
| Fat | 48% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Buttermilk has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate ice cream has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and buttermilk has 81% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate ice cream and buttermilk contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and buttermilk has 72% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chocolate ice cream and buttermilk contain similar amounts of cholesterol - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than buttermilk - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 151% more Vitamin A than buttermilk - chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has 550% more Vitamin D than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate ice cream has more folate. Both buttermilk and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Buttermilk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate ice cream and buttermilk are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream is very similar to chocolate ice cream for calcium - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate ice cream has 30 times more iron than buttermilk - chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of potassium and it has 84% more potassium than buttermilk - chocolate ice cream has 249mg 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, both buttermilk and chocolate ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Buttermilk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 19 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both buttermilk and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Buttermilk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.25 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 Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate ice cream or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and buttermilk has 70% less calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 216 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does chocolate ice cream or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, buttermilk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate ice cream or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Both chocolate ice cream and buttermilk are high in calcium. Chocolate ice cream is very similar to chocolate ice cream for calcium - chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.