Calories in Buttermilk
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Buttermilk contains 43 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (244 g) provides about 105 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from protein and 23% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.55 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 5 mg | 2% |
| Sodium C | 92 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 5.4 g | |
| Protein C | 3.5 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 36 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.05 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.13 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.039 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.22 µg | 9% |
| Choline C | 17.7 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 120 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 92 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 158 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.43 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Selenium C | 2 µg | 4% |
% 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 32%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 23%
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
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.033 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.028 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.089 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.26 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.085 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 36 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 89.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Buttermilk
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk, low fat | 43 | 3.5 g | 4.8 g | 1.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk, 3.25% fat | 61 | 3.2 g | 4.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat | 40 | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D | 42 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.97 g |
| Milk, fluid, 1% fat, without added vitamin A and vitamin D | 42 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.97 g |
| Milk, low fat (1%) | 43 | 3.4 g | 5.2 g | 0.95 g |
| Milk, lactose free, low fat (1%) | 43 | 3.4 g | 5.2 g | 0.95 g |
| Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY | 43 | 3.8 g | 4.8 g | 1 g |
| Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added nonfat milk solids, vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim) | 37 | 3.6 g | 5 g | 0.25 g |
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 43 kcal. 1 cup (244 g): about 105 kcal. 1 fl oz (30.5 g): about 13 kcal.
How much protein is in buttermilk?
Buttermilk contains 3.5 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.4 g in 1 cup (244 g). About 32% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in buttermilk?
Buttermilk has 4.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 5.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in buttermilk?
Buttermilk contains 1.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.55 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does buttermilk contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in buttermilk?
100 g contains 92 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705393. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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