Buttermilk vs. Pomegranate Juice
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Pomegranate Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
pomegranate juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and pomegranate juice:
- Buttermilk has 61% less sugar than pomegranate juice.
- Buttermilk has 63% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice.
- Buttermilk has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, pomegranate juice contains more folate.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pomegranate juice.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pomegranate juice has 23.6 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pomegranate juice and buttermilk contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pomegranate juice per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for pomegranate juice, 1:94:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 94% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Buttermilk has 63% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pomegranate juice and buttermilk contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Buttermilk has 61% less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Buttermilk has 20 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pomegranate juice has 23.6 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pomegranate juice has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pomegranate juice and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has more Vitamin A than pomegranate juice - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than pomegranate juice - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pomegranate juice and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Buttermilk has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, pomegranate juice contains more folate. Both buttermilk and pomegranate juice contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Buttermilk | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 945% more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Pomegranate juice and buttermilk contain similar amounts of iron - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium and it has 59% more potassium than buttermilk - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, buttermilk has more linoleic acid than pomegranate juice per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.05 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) .
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FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Pomegranate juice and buttermilk contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does pomegranate juice or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, buttermilk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does pomegranate juice or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 950% more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.