Buttermilk vs. Fried Egg
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Cooked Fried Egg
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
cooked
fried egg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and fried egg:
- Both buttermilk and fried egg are high in calcium.
- Buttermilk has 56% less saturated fat than fried egg.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more dha than buttermilk.
- Fried egg has 11.2 times less sugar than buttermilk.
- Fried egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Fried egg has signficantly more iron than buttermilk.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fried egg is high in calories and buttermilk has 68% less calories than fried egg - buttermilk has 62 calories per 100 grams and fried egg has 196 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to fried egg per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for fried egg, 29:2:70 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Fried Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 2% |
| Fat | 48% | 70% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both buttermilk and fried egg are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in buttermilk and fried egg are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Fried egg has 11.2 times less sugar than buttermilk - buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fried egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 324% more protein than buttermilk - buttermilk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and fried egg has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Buttermilk has 56% less saturated fat than fried egg - buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both fried egg and buttermilk are low in trans fat - fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and buttermilk has 97% less cholesterol than fried egg - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 366% more Vitamin A than buttermilk - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 69% more Vitamin D than buttermilk - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Buttermilk and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Buttermilk and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fried egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both buttermilk and fried egg contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Buttermilk | Fried Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.044 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.495 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 1.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | 0.97 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both buttermilk and fried egg are high in calcium. Buttermilk has 85% more calcium than fried egg - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Fried egg has signficantly more iron than buttermilk - buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Buttermilk and fried egg contain similar amounts of potassium - buttermilk has 135mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg 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 | Fried Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 35 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 543 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more DHA than buttermilk per 100 grams. Both buttermilk and fried egg contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Buttermilk | Fried Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.137 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.063 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.007 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.207 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried egg has more linoleic acid than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Fried Egg | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 2.781 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.019 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 2.8 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) .
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FAQ
Does buttermilk or fried egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Fried egg is high in calories and buttermilk has 70% less calories than fried egg - buttermilk has 62 calories in 100g and fried egg has 196 calories.
Does buttermilk or fried egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both buttermilk and fried egg are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates. the carbs in buttermilk and fried egg are both made of 100% sugar.
Does buttermilk or fried egg contain more calcium?
Both buttermilk and fried egg are high in calcium. Buttermilk has 90% more calcium than fried egg - buttermilk has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.