White Bread vs. Buttermilk
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Buttermilk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
buttermilk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and buttermilk:
- Both white bread and buttermilk are high in calcium.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than white bread.
- White bread has 67% less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- White bread has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, buttermilk contains more Vitamin B12.
- White bread is a great source of protein.
- White bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White bread is high in calories and buttermilk has 74% less calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to buttermilk for protein. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for buttermilk, 21:32:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 32% |
| Fat | 8% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White bread is high in carbohydrates and buttermilk has 89% less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
White bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than buttermilk - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
White bread and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White bread is a great source of protein and it has 232% more protein than buttermilk - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
White bread has 67% less saturated fat than buttermilk - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and buttermilk are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
White bread has less cholesterol than buttermilk - buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has more Vitamin A than white bread - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than white bread - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White bread and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White bread and buttermilk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, buttermilk contains more Vitamin B12. Both white bread and buttermilk contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| White Bread | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both white bread and buttermilk are high in calcium. White bread has 495% more calcium than buttermilk - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
White bread is an excellent source of iron and it has 162 times more iron than buttermilk - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
White bread and buttermilk contain similar amounts of potassium - white bread has 127mg 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 white bread and buttermilk contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| White Bread | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both white bread and buttermilk contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| White Bread | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.076 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.086 G | 0.076 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white bread has more linoleic acid than buttermilk per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Buttermilk | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 0.122 G |
| Total | 0.881 G | 0.122 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: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) .
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FAQ
Does white bread or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?White bread is high in calories and buttermilk has 70% less calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does white bread or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and buttermilk has 90% fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Both white bread and buttermilk are high in calcium. White bread has 500% more calcium than buttermilk - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
Does white bread or buttermilk contain more iron?
White bread is an abundant source of iron and it has 162 times more iron than buttermilk - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.