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Buttermilk — per 100gB
Milks · #8 of 15

Buttermilk

per 100g · Dairy

51/100B tier
Calories4
Protein3.3g
Fiber0g
Sodium148mg
Sugar5.4g

Graded B — 51 out of 100, #8 of 15 milks. Low saturated fat carries the score (78/100); micronutrients drags it down (10/100).

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.7g3%
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 148mg6%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 5.4g
Protein 3.3g7%
Vitamin B12 0.2mcg9%
Calcium 116mg9%
Vitamin A 14mcg RAE2%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 51

Low saturated fat ×1578
Calcium ×3074
Clean label ×1551
Protein ×2533
Micronutrients ×1510

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#8 of 15 in Milks. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Buttermilk healthy?

It grades B — 51 out of 100, #8 of 15 milks in our system. Pancakes' secret weapon. Drinking it straight is a power move.

How many calories are in Buttermilk?

4 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Buttermilk calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.