Waitrose Essential Buttermilk
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Waitrose
Waitrose Essential Buttermilk contains 45 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 100 ml (100 g) provides about 45 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 41% 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 37 kcal per 100 g across 215 products.
100 g provides 22% of the Daily Value for manganese, 12% of the Daily Value for calcium and 11% 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 | 45 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.5 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.39 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol L | 4.9 mg | 2% |
| Sodium L | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars L | 5.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A L | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.05 mg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.09 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.025 mg | 0.2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.38 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.025 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) L | 7.8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.24 µg | 10% |
| Calcium L | 160 mg | 12% |
| Iron L | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium L | 10.2 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus L | 91 mg | 7% |
| Potassium L | 120 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 0.5 mg | 5% |
| Copper L | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Manganese L | 0.5 mg | 22% |
| Selenium L | 2.5 µg | 5% |
| Iodine L | 17 µg | 11% |
% 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 41%
- Carbohydrates 49%
- 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
- Protein4.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3.3 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.19 g)
- Sugars5.5 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 fat0.39 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.6 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 | 25 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 90.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169617342
- Quantity
- 284 ml
- Label serving
- 1 serving (100 ml)
- Category
- Buttermilks
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Buttermilk
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 Waitrose Essential Buttermilk?
100 g of Waitrose Essential Buttermilk has 45 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 100 ml (100 g): about 45 kcal.
How much protein is in Waitrose Essential Buttermilk?
Waitrose Essential Buttermilk contains 4.6 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.6 g in serving, 1 serving, 100 ml (100 g). About 41% 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 Waitrose Essential Buttermilk?
Waitrose Essential Buttermilk has 5.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 5.5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Waitrose Essential Buttermilk?
Waitrose Essential Buttermilk contains 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.39 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Waitrose Essential Buttermilk contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (22% DV), calcium (12% DV), iodine (11% DV) and Vitamin B12 (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Waitrose Essential Buttermilk?
100 g contains 48 mg of sodium, 2% 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 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169617342. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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