Buttermilk
Buttermilk provides 52 kcal per 100 g, with 4.6 g of sugars and 3.3 g of protein. That is 41% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Milks category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (240 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | 125 kcal | 75 −31% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.7 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6 g | 11 g | 4% | 8.5 −46% |
| Total sugars | 4.6 g | 11 g | 7.8 −41% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 8 g | 16% | 4.1 −19% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.7 g | 0.2 +51% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5238 Milks products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 26% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 4.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Low sodium
- 116 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other milks
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cultured nonfat milk, salt, modified food starch (corn), locust bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin a palmitate and vitamin d3.
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (240 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041498192198
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk contains 52 kcal per 100 g and about 125 kcal per serving (1 cup (240 ml)).
How much sugar is in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk has 4.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Buttermilk healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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