Buttermilk vs. Banana

Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Banana


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

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

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

  • Banana has 15.9 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
  • Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than buttermilk.
  • Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Buttermilk has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than banana.
  • Buttermilk has 60% less sugar than banana.
  • Buttermilk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, banana contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than banana.
  • Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of buttermilk and banana 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 Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Buttermilk has 30% less calories than banana - buttermilk has 62 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to banana per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Buttermilk Banana
Protein 21% 5%
Carbohydrates 32% 93%
Fat 48% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Buttermilk has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than banana - buttermilk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Buttermilk has 60% less sugar than banana - buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Buttermilk has 194% more protein than banana - buttermilk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Banana has 15.9 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than buttermilk - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Buttermilk has 14 times more Vitamin A than banana - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Buttermilk and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Buttermilk and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Buttermilk Banana
Thiamin 0.047 MG 0.031 MG
Riboflavin 0.172 MG 0.073 MG
Niacin 0.09 MG 0.665 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.38 MG 0.334 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.367 MG
Folate 5 UG 20 UG
Vitamin B12 0.46 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than banana - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.

iron

Buttermilk and banana contain similar amounts of iron - buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.

potassium

Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 165% more potassium than buttermilk - buttermilk has 135mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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 Banana
beta-carotene 7 UG 26 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 25 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 22 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, buttermilk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.

Buttermilk Banana
alpha linoleic acid 0.076 G 0.027 G
Total 0.076 G 0.027 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, buttermilk has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.

Buttermilk Banana
linoleic acid 0.122 G 0.046 G
Total 0.122 G 0.046 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 Banana (Bananas, raw) .

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FAQ

Does buttermilk or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?
Buttermilk has 30% less calories than banana - buttermilk has 62 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.

Does buttermilk or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, buttermilk has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - buttermilk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.

Does buttermilk or banana contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than banana - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.

Does buttermilk or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than buttermilk - buttermilk has 135mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.