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 38 kcal per 100 g across 258 products.
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamina 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% |
| Vitamina A L | 2,1 µg | 0,2% |
| Vitamina C L | 1,5 mg | 2% |
| Vitamina D L | 0,072 µg | 0,4% |
| Vitamina 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% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) L | 0,47 mg | 9% |
| Vitamina B6 L | 0,058 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) L | 6 µg | 1% |
| Vitamina B12 L | 0,62 µg | 26% |
| Calcio L | 164 mg | 13% |
| Iron L | 0,04 mg | 0,2% |
| Magnesio L | 15,2 mg | 4% |
| Fósforo L | 130 mg | 10% |
| Potasio L | 212 mg | 5% |
| Zinc L | 0,57 mg | 5% |
| Copper L | 0,014 mg | 2% |
| Manganese L | 0,007 mg | 0,3% |
| Selenio 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 3,3 g)
- Fiber0,5 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 0,14 g)
- Sugars5,4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4,1 g)
- Fat0,5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0,6 g)
- Saturated fat0,1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0,4 g)
- Sodium59,1 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 48 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)
| Betacaroteno L | 6,7 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Agua 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 3,3 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 Vitamina B12 (26% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (17% DV), iodine (16% DV), calcio (13% DV) and fósforo (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 27 de marzo de 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 27 de marzo de 2026. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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