Whole food · Dairy and Egg Products
Low-fat buttermilk is a cultured dairy beverage with a thinner consistency and tangy flavor. Per 100g, it provides 43 calories, 3.465g of protein, 4.812g of carbohydrates, and only 1.081g of fat.
| Water | 89.8 g |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 42.8 kcal |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 42.9 kcal |
| Nitrogen | 0.54 g |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.1 g |
| Ash | 0.85 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.8 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 3.7 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 120 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.01 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 92.2 mg |
| Potassium, K | 158 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 92.5 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.43 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.00 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.00 mg |
| Iodine, I | 34.2 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin | 0.13 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Biotin | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 36.0 ug |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 21.7 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.54 ug |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.54 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.30 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.55 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.26 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.09 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.20 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 0.02 g |
| Cholesterol | 4.8 mg |
Is low-fat buttermilk a good source of calcium?
While nutrition facts vary by brand, cultured dairy products like buttermilk are typically a good dietary source of calcium.
What does 'low fat' mean for buttermilk?
It means the fat content has been reduced, resulting in fewer calories and less fat per serving compared to regular buttermilk.
How is the consistency different from regular milk?
The culturing process gives low-fat buttermilk a slightly thicker, creamier texture and a distinct tangy flavor.