Buttermilk vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and carrots:
- Buttermilk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than carrot.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Carrot has 58.3 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrot has 34% less calories than buttermilk - carrot has 41 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 carrots per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 87% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in carrots are made of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Carrots and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Buttermilk has 245% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has 58.3 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than buttermilk - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 16 times more Vitamin A than buttermilk - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than carrot - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Buttermilk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both buttermilk and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Buttermilk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 248% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and buttermilk contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 137% more potassium than buttermilk - carrot has 320mg 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, buttermilk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both buttermilk and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Buttermilk | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.1 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrot has 30% less calories than buttermilk - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does carrots or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in carrots are made of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does carrots or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
Does carrots or buttermilk contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than buttermilk - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg of potassium.