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Buttermilk

Buttermilk

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Buttermilk is a fermented dairy drink created through bacterial culture fermentation, giving it a characteristically tangy flavor and slightly thickened consistency. Modern varieties differ from traditional churned butter byproducts, containing probiotics that aid digestion while being naturally lower in fat than whole milk. Its acidity makes it ideal for baking (activating leavening agents) and marinating meats, with fermentation reducing lactose content for improved tolerance.

Macro Impact

A 1 cup serving contains 96 calories, 8g protein, 12g carbs, and 2g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 cup (240 ml)
Amount per serving
Calories96
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g
3%
Saturated Fat1g
7%
Trans Fat0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat0.5g
Cholesterol10mg
3%
Sodium348mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate12g
4%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars12g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein8g
Vitamin D1.0mcg
5%
Calcium288mg
22%
Iron0.1mg
0%
Potassium370mg
8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
12 / 275 g
4%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
12 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
2 / 78 g
3%
Monounsaturated
1 / 31 g
2%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
1 / 23 g
6%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
10 / 300 g
3%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
8 / 80 g
10%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
8%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
27%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
24%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
28%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
17%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
21%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
28%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
34%
Valine
1 / 2 g
26%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
8%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
32%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
1%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
14%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
7%
Biotin, B7
4 / 30 mcg
12%
Cobalamin, B12
1 / 2 mcg
22%
Folate
12 / 400 mcg
3%
Vitamin A
24 / 800 mcg
3%
Vitamin C
2 / 83 mg
3%
Vitamin D
1 / 15 mcg
6%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
288 / 1k mg
29%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
2%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
1%
Magnesium
26 / 370 mg
7%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
216 / 700 mg
31%
Potassium
370 / 3k mg
12%
Selenium
5 / 55 mcg
9%
Sodium
348 / 2.3k mg
15%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
11%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
12 / 45 mcg
27%
Iodine
55 / 150 mcg
37%
Chlorine
224 / 2.3k mg
10%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
216 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
42 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Buttermilk, low fat. USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 2259792.
  2. 2.Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170874.
  3. 3.Milk, fluid, buttermilk, cultured, 1% M.F.. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 124.
  4. 4.Milk, buttermilk. Frida. Public Food Key 32.

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