Buttermilk vs. Balsamic Vinegar
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Balsamic Vinegar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
balsamic vinegar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and balsamic vinegar:
- Buttermilk has 67% less sugar than balsamic vinegar.
- Buttermilk has 71% less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar.
- Buttermilk has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than balsamic vinegar.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Buttermilk has 30% less calories than balsamic vinegar - buttermilk has 62 calories per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to balsamic vinegar per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for balsamic vinegar, 3:97:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Balsamic Vinegar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 97% |
| Fat | 48% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Buttermilk has 71% less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - buttermilk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Buttermilk has 67% less sugar than balsamic vinegar - buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Buttermilk has 555% more protein than balsamic vinegar - buttermilk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Balsamic vinegar has less saturated fat than buttermilk - buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Balsamic vinegar has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has more Vitamin A than balsamic vinegar - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than balsamic vinegar - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Buttermilk and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Buttermilk and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Buttermilk has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Buttermilk | Balsamic Vinegar | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 5 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 326% more calcium than balsamic vinegar - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Balsamic vinegar has 23 times more iron than buttermilk - buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron.
potassium
Buttermilk and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of potassium - buttermilk has 135mg of potassium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium.
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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 Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does buttermilk or balsamic vinegar contain more calories in 100 grams?Buttermilk has 30% less calories than balsamic vinegar - buttermilk has 62 calories in 100g and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
Does buttermilk or balsamic vinegar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, buttermilk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - buttermilk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
Does buttermilk or balsamic vinegar contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 330% more calcium than balsamic vinegar - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.