Buttermilk vs. Strawberries

Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Strawberries


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

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

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

  • Buttermilk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate.
  • Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than strawberry.
  • Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Strawberry has 125.6 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
  • Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than buttermilk.
  • Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of buttermilk and strawberries 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Strawberry has 48% less calories than buttermilk - strawberry has 32 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 strawberries per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for strawberries, 8:85:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Buttermilk Strawberries
Protein 21% 8%
Carbohydrates 32% 85%
Fat 48% 7%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than buttermilk - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Buttermilk has 379% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Strawberry has 125.6 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Strawberry has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than buttermilk - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Buttermilk has 46 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than strawberry - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Buttermilk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate. Both buttermilk and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.

Buttermilk Strawberries
Thiamin 0.047 MG 0.024 MG
Riboflavin 0.172 MG 0.022 MG
Niacin 0.09 MG 0.386 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.38 MG 0.125 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.047 MG
Folate 5 UG 24 UG
Vitamin B12 0.46 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 619% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.

iron

Strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg 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 strawberries contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Buttermilk Strawberries
beta-carotene 7 UG 7 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 26 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both buttermilk and strawberries contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Buttermilk Strawberries
alpha linoleic acid 0.076 G 0.065 G
Total 0.076 G 0.065 G

omega 6s

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

Buttermilk Strawberries
linoleic acid 0.122 G 0.09 G
Total 0.122 G 0.09 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .

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FAQ

Does strawberries or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Strawberry has 50% less calories than buttermilk - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.

Does strawberries or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.

Does strawberries or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.

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