Calories in 1/2 Cup of Buttermilk

1/2 cup of buttermilk (122 g) has 52 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 4.2 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat and 5.9 g of carbohydrates, a split of 32% protein, 23% fat and 45% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of buttermilk has 26 and 3/4 cup of buttermilk has 79 calories. Burning 52 calories takes about 9 minutes of brisk walking or 4 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Buttermilk Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

52cal

in 1/2 cup of buttermilk (122 g)

Protein4.2 g32% of calories

Fat1.3 g23% of calories

Carbs5.9 g45% of calories

3% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Buttermilk calories by serving size

Common amounts of buttermilk with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	22	1.7 g	0.5 g	2.4 g
100g	100 g	43	3.5 g	1.1 g	4.8 g
4 oz	113 g	49	3.9 g	1.2 g	5.5 g
1/2 cup	122 g	52	4.2 g	1.3 g	5.9 g
200g	200 g	86	6.9 g	2.2 g	9.6 g
1 cup	244 g	105	8.4 g	2.6 g	12 g

Buttermilk vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other dairy and cheese.

Dried Buttermilk387

2% Milk50

Nonfat Plain Yogurt50

Buttermilk43

Low Fat Buttermilk43

1% Milk43

Skim Milk34

Buttermilk: common questions

How many calories are in 1/2 cup of buttermilk?

1/2 cup of buttermilk weighs about 122 g and has 52 calories.

How much protein is in 1/2 cup of buttermilk?

1/2 cup of buttermilk has 4.2 g of protein, which is 8% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of buttermilk?

1/2 cup of buttermilk has 5.9 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 6.5 g of sugars.

How much buttermilk is 100 calories?

100 calories of buttermilk is 233 g, about 1 cup of buttermilk.

More about buttermilk

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705393. Original description: Buttermilk. Portion weights are USDA household measures.