Buttermilk vs. Feta Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Feta Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
feta cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and feta cheese:
- Both buttermilk and feta cheese are high in calcium.
- Buttermilk has 7 times less cholesterol than feta cheese.
- Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Feta cheese is high in calories and buttermilk has 77% less calories than feta cheese - buttermilk has 62 calories per 100 grams and feta cheese has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to feta cheese for protein. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for feta cheese, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Feta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 6% |
| Fat | 48% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both buttermilk and feta cheese are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Feta cheese has less sugar than buttermilk - buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 343% more protein than buttermilk - buttermilk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and feta cheese has 14.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Feta cheese is high in saturated fat and buttermilk has 86% less saturated fat than feta cheese - buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Buttermilk has 7 times less cholesterol than feta cheese - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 166% more Vitamin A than buttermilk - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has 225% more Vitamin D than feta cheese - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Buttermilk and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Buttermilk and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Buttermilk | Feta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.154 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.844 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.967 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.424 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | 1.69 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both buttermilk and feta cheese are high in calcium. Feta cheese has 329% more calcium than buttermilk - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
iron
Feta cheese has 20 times more iron than buttermilk - buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron.
potassium
Buttermilk has 118% more potassium than feta cheese - buttermilk has 135mg of potassium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg 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, both buttermilk and feta cheese contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Buttermilk | Feta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 3 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, feta cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Feta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.265 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, feta cheese has more linoleic acid than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Feta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.326 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.326 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Buttermilk or Feta Cheese .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) .
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FAQ
Does buttermilk or feta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Feta cheese is high in calories and buttermilk has 80% less calories than feta cheese - buttermilk has 62 calories in 100g and feta cheese has 265 calories.
Does buttermilk or feta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both buttermilk and feta cheese are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does buttermilk or feta cheese contain more calcium?
Both buttermilk and feta cheese are high in calcium. Feta cheese has 330% more calcium than buttermilk - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.