Buttermilk vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and peas:
- Buttermilk has 66% less carbohydrates than pea.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pea.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pea has 25.7 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Pea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, buttermilk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Pea has signficantly more iron than buttermilk.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peas and buttermilk contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 69% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Buttermilk has 66% less carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Peas and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 69% more protein than buttermilk - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pea has 25.7 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pea has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than buttermilk - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Peas and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pea - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peas and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 81 times more Vitamin K than buttermilk - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, buttermilk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both buttermilk and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Buttermilk | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 65 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 360% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has signficantly more iron than buttermilk - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 81% more potassium than buttermilk - pea has 244mg 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 | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, buttermilk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both buttermilk and peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Buttermilk | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.152 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 Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does peas or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Peas and buttermilk contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does peas or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, buttermilk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 360% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.