Buttermilk vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and strawberries:
- Buttermilk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin and folate.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than strawberry.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Strawberry has 125.6 times less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than buttermilk.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberry has 48% less calories than buttermilk - strawberry has 32 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 strawberries per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 85% |
| Fat | 48% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than buttermilk - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Buttermilk has 379% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Strawberry has 125.6 times less saturated fat than buttermilk - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Strawberry has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than buttermilk - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has 46 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than strawberry - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug 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, strawberry contains more niacin and folate. Both buttermilk and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Buttermilk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 619% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg 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, both buttermilk and strawberries contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Buttermilk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 26 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both buttermilk and strawberries contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Buttermilk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both buttermilk and strawberries contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Buttermilk | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberry has 50% less calories than buttermilk - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does strawberries or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and buttermilk contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in buttermilk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does strawberries or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.