Buttermilk
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Sealtest
Buttermilk contains 40 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 250 ml (250 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from protein and 21% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 56 kcal per 100 g across 3,669 products.
100 g provides 1,101,986% of the Daily Value for iodine, 1,002,218% of the Daily Value for copper and 146,722% of the Daily Value for manganese.
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 | 40 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans fat L | 0.04 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 6 mg | 2% |
| Sodium L | 77.2 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 3.2 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A L | 60 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.25 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.13 mg | 0.9% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.093 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.41 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.037 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) L | 9.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.38 µg | 16% |
| Calcium L | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus L | 88.7 mg | 7% |
| Potassium L | 166 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 0.39 mg | 4% |
| Copper L | 9,020 mg | 1,002,218% |
| Manganese L | 3,375 mg | 146,722% |
| Selenium L | 5 µg | 9% |
| Iodine L | 1,652,979 µg | 1,101,986% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 49%
- Fat 21%
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
- Protein3.2 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3.3 g)
- Sugars4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.9 g)
- Fat1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 2 g)
- Saturated fat0.6 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 1.2 g)
- Sodium77.2 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89 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 | 9.4 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 89 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
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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 40 kcal. Serving, 250 ml (250 g): about 100 kcal.
How much protein is in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8 g in serving, 250 ml (250 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3.3 g).
How many carbs are in Buttermilk?
Buttermilk has 5.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 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 1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.6 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 iodine (1,101,986% DV), copper (1,002,218% DV), manganese (146,722% DV), Vitamin B12 (16% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Buttermilk?
100 g contains 77.2 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 1, 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 0064420001870. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 1, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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