Rice Milk vs. Buttermilk
Nutrition comparison of Rice Milk and Buttermilk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rice milk
versus
buttermilk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rice milk and buttermilk:
- Both rice milk and buttermilk are high in calcium.
- Rice milk has more niacin, however, buttermilk contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rice Milk (Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened) and Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rice milk and buttermilk contain similar amounts of calories - rice milk has 47 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rice milk is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to buttermilk per calorie. Rice milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:79:19 and for buttermilk, 21:32:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rice Milk | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 32% |
| Fat | 19% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rice milk and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - rice milk has 9.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rice milk has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - rice milk has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Rice milk and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - rice milk has 5.3g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Buttermilk has 10 times more protein than rice milk - rice milk has 0.28g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Rice milk has less saturated fat than buttermilk - buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rice milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Rice milk has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and rice milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Rice milk and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rice milk has 63ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Rice milk and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - rice milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Rice milk and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rice milk has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rice milk and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rice milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Rice milk has more niacin, however, buttermilk contains more pantothenic acid. Both rice milk and buttermilk contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Rice Milk | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Niacin | 0.39 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.146 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.039 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.63 UG | 0.46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both rice milk and buttermilk are high in calcium. Rice milk is very similar to buttermilk for calcium - rice milk has 118mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Rice milk and buttermilk contain similar amounts of iron - rice milk has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Buttermilk has 400% more potassium than rice milk - rice milk has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, buttermilk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than rice milk per 100 grams.
| Rice Milk | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.076 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.076 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rice milk has more linoleic acid than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| Rice Milk | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.305 G | 0.122 G |
| Total | 0.305 G | 0.122 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: Rice Milk (Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened) and Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) .
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FAQ
Does rice milk or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Rice milk and buttermilk contain similar amounts of calories - rice milk has 47 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does rice milk or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rice milk and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - rice milk has 9.2g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does rice milk or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Both rice milk and buttermilk are high in calcium. Rice milk is very similar to buttermilk for calcium - rice milk has 118mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.