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Buttermilk
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Buttermilk

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Calories
40kcal
Protein
3.31g
Protein / 100 kcal
8.3g
Total fat
1.07g
Values per 100 g edible portion

Buttermilk is a dairy food. A 100 g edible portion provides 40 calories, 3.3 g of protein, 4.8 g of carbohydrate and 1.1 g of fat. That works out to 8.3 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegetarian and gluten-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.

Calories from macros42 kcal
  • Protein3.31 g · 31.5%
  • Carbs4.79 g · 45.6%
  • Fat1.07 g · 22.9%

Where Buttermilk ranks

Nutrition

8.3 g protein / 100 kcal

Energy

  • Energy
    40 kcal

Macronutrients

  • Protein
    3.31 g
    7%
  • Carbohydrate
    4.79 g
    2%
  • Fiber
    0 g
    0%
  • Total sugars
    5.36 g
  • Total fat
    1.07 g
    1%
  • Saturated fat
    0.66 g
    3%

Minerals

  • Sodium
    148 mg
    6%
  • Potassium
    151 mg
    3%
  • Calcium
    116 mg
    9%
  • Iron
    0.05 mg
    0%
  • Magnesium
    11 mg
    3%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
    1 mg
    1%
  • Vitamin D
    —

% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk has 40 calories per 100 g edible portion.
How much protein is in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk has 3.3 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
How many carbs are in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk has 4.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
How much fat is in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk has 1.1 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
How much fiber is in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk has 0 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
How much sugar is in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk has 5.4 g of total sugars per 100 g edible portion.
Is Buttermilk high in protein?
Buttermilk provides 8.3 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein-to-calorie ratio.
Is Buttermilk keto-friendly?
Buttermilk has 4.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so this fits easily within most keto plans (per 100 g).
Is Buttermilk vegan?
No — Buttermilk is not vegan.
Is Buttermilk vegetarian?
Yes — Buttermilk is vegetarian.
Is Buttermilk gluten-free?
Yes — Buttermilk contains no gluten-bearing grains.
Is Buttermilk dairy-free?
No — Buttermilk contains dairy.
What is a serving size of Buttermilk?
A common serving of Buttermilk is 1 undetermined fl oz (about 31 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.

Educational information only — not medical advice. See our methodology.