We are reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more

Nutritional Profile of Buttermilk (Fluid, Cultured, Reduced Fat)

We got 68 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Buttermilk (Fluid, Cultured, Reduced Fat).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for one nutrient:

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 14 additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for one nutrient:

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks decently (Top 100) for seven additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Table of Contents

Nutrient Content Of Buttermilk (Fluid, Cultured, Reduced Fat)

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Buttermilk (Fluid, Cultured, Reduced Fat)

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Buttermilk (Fluid, Cultured, Reduced Fat)

5.3%
2%
4.1%
87.7%
Carbs
Fats
Protein
Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!

Lipid (fat) profile of Buttermilk (Fluid, Cultured, Reduced Fat)

Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.

Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.

Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.

Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Buttermilk (Fluid, Cultured, Reduced Fat)

1.2%
0.6%
0.1%
Saturated
Mono
Poly

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Buttermilk (Fluid, Cultured, Reduced Fat)

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Buttermilk (Fluid, Cultured, Reduced Fat)

In food category: Dairy and Egg Products

Carbohydrates (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference
5.3 g
1.5 g
202
1999
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)
5.3 g
1.5 g
166
1149
Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
576 mg
163.3 mg
315
2308
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
71 mg
20.1 mg
313
2444
Fatty Acids, total saturated
1.2 g
351.5 mg
283
1735
Total Lipid (Fat)
2 g
567 mg
295
1548
Saturated Fats (8)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Butyric Acid (4:0)
61 mg
17.3 mg
164
397
Capric Acid (10:0)
51 mg
14.5 mg
190
481
Caproic Acid (6:0)
40 mg
11.3 mg
142
318
Caprylic Acid (8:0)
20 mg
5.7 mg
157
384
Lauric Acid (12:0)
61 mg
17.3 mg
200
649
Myristic Acid (14:0)
202 mg
57.3 mg
212
948
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
525 mg
148.8 mg
301
1756
Stearic Acid (18:0)
242 mg
68.6 mg
287
1449
Monounsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)
505 mg
143.2 mg
313
2329
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
40 mg
11.3 mg
227
943
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
40 mg
11.3 mg
326
2354
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
30 mg
8.5 mg
203
926
Amino Acids (18)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Alanine
139 mg
39.4 mg
118
824
Arginine
117 mg
33.2 mg
132
868
Aspartic Acid
351 mg
99.5 mg
103
723
Cystine
25 mg
7.1 mg
104
471
Glutamic Acid
921 mg
261.1 mg
109
577
Glycine
81 mg
23 mg
116
922
Histidine
124 mg
35.2 mg
107
884
Isoleucine
212 mg
60.1 mg
115
813
Leucine
388 mg
110 mg
115
680
Lysine
343 mg
97.2 mg
111
654
Methionine
107 mg
30.3 mg
120
843
Phenylalanine
212 mg
60.1 mg
110
834
Proline
404 mg
114.5 mg
114
710
Serine
247 mg
70 mg
107
835
Threonine
175 mg
49.6 mg
126
838
Tryptophan
52 mg
14.7 mg
111
413
Tyrosine
207 mg
58.7 mg
110
833
Valine
268 mg
76 mg
115
777
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
4.1 g
1.2 g
246
1209
Water-soluble Vitamins (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Folate, DFE
6 µg
1.7 µg
74
449
Folate, food
6 µg
1.7 µg
67
283
Folate, total
6 µg
1.7 µg
72
388
Niacin
100 µg
28.3 µg
238
2429
Riboflavin
210 µg
59.5 µg
197
601
Thiamin
50 µg
14.2 µg
97
834
Vitamin B12
0.4 µg
0.1 µg
124
692
Vitamin B6
30 µg
8.5 µg
184
951
Vitamin C
1.5 mg
425.2 µg
61
608
Fat-soluble Vitamins (7)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Tocopherol
110 µg
31.2 µg
175
633
beta-Carotene
3 µg
0.9 µg
128
1163
Phylloquinone
0.1 µg
0.03 µg
122
924
Retinol
16 µg
4.5 µg
210
465
Vitamin A, IU
58 IU
16.4 IU
179
980
Vitamin A, RAE
16 µg
4.5 µg
213
697
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units
1 IU
0.3 IU
72
209
Minerals (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
143 mg
40.5 mg
138
402
Copper, Cu
8 µg
2.3 µg
129
841
Iron, Fe
60 µg
17 µg
161
932
Magnesium, Mg
13 mg
3.7 mg
59
354
Phosphorus, P
82 mg
23.2 mg
217
587
Potassium, K
180 mg
51 mg
111
718
Selenium, Se
2.3 µg
0.7 µg
210
671
Sodium, Na
105 mg
29.8 mg
257
1044
Zinc, Zn
240 µg
68 µg
205
904
Other Micronutrients (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Cholesterol
8 mg
2.3 mg
171
373
Choline
16 mg
4.5 mg
165
996
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
87.7 g
24.9 g
34
352
Other (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Ash
900 mg
255.1 mg
133
572
Kcal (Energy)
56 kcal
15.9 kcal
249
633
KJ (Energy)
233 kj
66.1 kj
186
934
Figure 3. Nutritional profile of buttermilk (fluid, cultured, reduced fat) with 68 nutrient values.

Foods Available Online

We searched Amazon for "Buttermilk" and found these products.

You can click on an image or the link below for further details of each product (#ad).

Common Serving Sizes Of Buttermilk (Fluid, Cultured, Reduced Fat)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
Cup245.0 g8.6 oz
Figure 4. Common serving sizes of buttermilk (fluid, cultured, reduced fat)

7 Similar Dairy or Egg Products

Explore the nutrient content of similar dairy and egg products below by clicking on their names.

Similar Dairy and Egg Products 1 - 7

Click on a food to explore all of the nutrients it contains.

ButtermilkNo of
Nutrients
(Fat Free, Skim)
46
(Fluid, Cultured, Lowfat)
74
(Fluid, Whole)
70
(Low Fat, 1%)
46
(Reduced Fat, 2%)
46
(Whole)
45
72
Figure 5. Similar dairy and egg products 1 to 7.

Recommended High Quality Supplements

Choosing a high quality supplement can be quite tricky.

You have to know what to look for and it takes a lot of work to go through the myriad of available products.

We have a whole category dedicated to supplement recommendations that you can use if you're in need of high quality supplements.

We update/review our recommendations several times per year.

Get In Touch With Us!

We welcome each and every question, comment or suggestion you might have about our site! No matter how small, trivial or complicated you think it might be.

We use your questions, comments or suggestions to update and add to our content.

Please don't hesitate to Contact Us and let us know what's on your mind.

Healthy wishes from us at,