Buttermilk
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Sainsbury's
Buttermilk contains 46 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 100 g (100 g) provides about 46 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 42% from protein and 10% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 54 products.
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 17% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 16% of the Daily Value for iodine.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 46 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.5 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.1 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol L | 2.9 mg | 1% |
| Sodium L | 59.1 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 5.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 4.7 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A L | 2.1 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.5 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.072 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.057 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.23 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.47 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.058 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) L | 6 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.62 µg | 26% |
| Calcium L | 164 mg | 13% |
| Iron L | 0.04 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium L | 15.2 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus L | 130 mg | 10% |
| Potassium L | 212 mg | 5% |
| Zinc L | 0.57 mg | 5% |
| Copper L | 0.014 mg | 2% |
| Manganese L | 0.007 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium L | 2.1 µg | 4% |
| Iodine L | 23.3 µg | 16% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 42%
- Carbohydrates 48%
- Fat 10%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.7 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0 g)
- Sugars5.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 2.7 g)
- Fat0.5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 1.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.8 g)
- Sodium59.1 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 108 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 6.7 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 86.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 01313628
- Label serving
- 2 tbsp (100 g)
- Category
- Buttermilks
- Packaging
- en:plastic-pot
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
skimmed cows' milk (95%), skimmed cows' milk powder, starter culture,
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Milk
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Buttermilk?
100 g of Buttermilk has 46 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 100 g (100 g): about 46 kcal.
How much protein is in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk contains 4.7 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.7 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 100 g (100 g). About 42% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk has 5.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 5.4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk contains 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.1 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Buttermilk contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (26% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (17% DV), iodine (16% DV), calcium (13% DV) and phosphorus (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Buttermilk?
100 g contains 59.1 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 01313628. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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