Buttermilk vs. Watermelon
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Watermelon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
watermelon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and watermelon:
- Buttermilk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than watermelon.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Watermelon has 117.6 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Watermelon has 52% less calories than buttermilk.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon has 52% less calories than buttermilk - watermelon has 30 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 watermelon per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for watermelon, 7:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 90% |
| Fat | 48% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in watermelon are made of 94% sugar and 6% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Watermelon has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Watermelon and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Buttermilk has 426% more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Watermelon has 117.6 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Watermelon has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and watermelon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has more Vitamin C than buttermilk - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Watermelon and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than watermelon - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and watermelon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug 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 watermelon contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Buttermilk | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.221 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and buttermilk contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Watermelon and buttermilk contain similar amounts of potassium - watermelon has 112mg 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 | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 303 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 4532 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, buttermilk has more linoleic acid than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Watermelon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.05 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 Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon has 50% less calories than buttermilk - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does watermelon or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watermelon are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does watermelon or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.