Buttermilk vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and scallion:
- Both scallion and buttermilk are high in calcium.
- Buttermilk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more niacin and folate.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than scallion.
- Scallion has 58.3 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Scallion has signficantly more iron than buttermilk.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion has 48% less calories than buttermilk - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to scallion for protein. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 76% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Scallion and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and buttermilk contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Scallion has 58.3 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Scallion has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than buttermilk - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Scallion and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than scallion - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Scallion and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 689 times more Vitamin K than buttermilk - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Buttermilk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more niacin and folate. Both buttermilk and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Buttermilk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 64 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and buttermilk are high in calcium. Buttermilk has 60% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has signficantly more iron than buttermilk - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 104% more potassium than buttermilk - scallion has 276mg 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 | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, buttermilk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both buttermilk and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Buttermilk | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.07 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 Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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FAQ
Does scallion or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion has 50% less calories than buttermilk - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does scallion or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Both scallion and buttermilk are high in calcium. Buttermilk has 60% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.