Buttermilk

Buttermilk

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

2%
40 kcal Calories
7%
3.3 g Protein
2%
4.8 g Carbs
1%
0.9 g Fat

Good nutrient density 32/100

How many beneficial nutrients Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.

Riboflavin (B2)12%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate4.8 g
2%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Total Sugars4.8 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat0.9 g
1%
Saturated Fat0.5 g
3%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids13.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids20.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein3.3 g
7%
Histidine100.0 mg
Isoleucine171.0 mg
Leucine313.0 mg
Lysine277.0 mg
Methionine87.0 mg
Phenylalanine171.0 mg
Threonine141.0 mg
Tryptophan42.0 mg
Valine217.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)14.0 mcg
2%
Vitamin C1.0 mg
1%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
0%
Vitamin K0.1 mcg
0%
Thiamin (B1)0.0 mg
3%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
12%
Niacin (B3)0.1 mg
0%
Vitamin B60.0 mg
2%
Folate (B9)5.0 mcg
1%
Vitamin B120.2 mcg
9%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.3 mg
6%
Choline17.7 mg
3%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium116.0 mg
9%
Iron0.1 mg
0%
Magnesium11.0 mg
3%
Phosphorus89.0 mg
7%
Potassium151.0 mg
3%
Sodium105.0 mg
5%
Zinc0.4 mg
4%
Copper0.0 mg
1%
Manganese0.0 mg
0%
Selenium2.0 mcg
4%
Fluoride4.0 mcg
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol4.0 mg
1%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash0.9 g

About Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat

Buttermilk today is a tangy, cultured dairy product made by fermenting low-fat or nonfat milk with lactic acid bacteria, giving it a pleasantly sour taste and a thick, slightly viscous body. The name comes from the original version, the thin liquid left behind after churning cream into butter, but most buttermilk now sold is deliberately cultured. It is lower in fat than whole milk yet rich in calcium, protein, riboflavin, and vitamin B12, and its live cultures make it mildly probiotic and easier on lactose-sensitive stomachs.

Buttermilk is a baker's secret weapon, its acidity reacting with baking soda to produce exceptionally tender, fluffy pancakes, biscuits, cornbread, and cakes, while cooks also use it to marinate and tenderize fried chicken and to whisk into creamy ranch dressings. In a pinch, milk soured with a little lemon juice stands in. Keep buttermilk tightly sealed and refrigerated, and shake it well before each use.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat?

There are 40 calories in 100 g of Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat, or about 12 calories in 1 fl oz (31 g).

How much protein is in Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat?

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat?

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat has 4.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat?

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat provides 0.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat a good source of?

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat is a good source of Riboflavin (B2) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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