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Buttermilk calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of buttermilk contains 62 calories, with 3.2 g of protein, 4.9 g of carbohydrate and 3.3 g of fat. It provides 4.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 21% Carbs 32% Fat 47%
How buttermilk compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk | 62 kcal | 3.2 g | 4.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Whole milk | 61 kcal | 3.2 g | 4.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Filled milk with lauric acid oil | 63 kcal | 3.3 g | 4.7 g | 3.4 g |
| Yogurt | 61 kcal | 3.5 g | 4.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Filled milk with vegetable oils | 63 kcal | 3.3 g | 4.7 g | 3.5 g |
Same food, different preparation
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk (typical) | 62 kcal | 3.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Dried buttermilk (dried) | 387 kcal | 34.3 g | 5.8 g |
Per 100 g. Water loss in cooking concentrates calories; added fat in frying adds its own.
Nutrition facts for buttermilk
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 62 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.9 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 4.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in buttermilk
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 µg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 85 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.7 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 47 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common buttermilk servings
How many calories in a portion of buttermilk — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 62 kcal | 3 g | 5 g | 3 g |
| 1 cup (245 g) | 152 kcal | 8 g | 12 g | 8 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in buttermilk?
Buttermilk has 62 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in buttermilk?
Buttermilk contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in buttermilk?
Buttermilk contains 4.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is buttermilk low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Buttermilk has 4.9 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is buttermilk low in calories?
Compared with other dairy it is: 62 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 196.5 kcal.
Are these buttermilk calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172225 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
