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Egg vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Egg and Powdered milk

  • Egg has more Copper, Choline, and Selenium, while Powdered milk has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 213% higher.
  • Powdered milk contains 4 times less Cholesterol than Egg. Egg contains 373mg of Cholesterol, while Powdered milk contains 97mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +153.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.6%
Contains more Copper +2400%
Contains more Selenium +89%
Contains more Calcium +1724%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +351.2%
Contains more Potassium +955.6%
Contains more Zinc +218.1%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains more Iron +153.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.6%
Contains more Copper +2400%
Contains more Selenium +89%
Contains more Calcium +1724%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +351.2%
Contains more Potassium +955.6%
Contains more Zinc +218.1%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Egg
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Contains more Vitamin E +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +340%
Contains more Folate +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +909.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +340%
Contains more Folate +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +909.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2921.1%
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Fats +151.7%
Contains more Carbs +3330.4%
Contains more Other +468.2%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Water +2921.1%
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Fats +151.7%
Contains more Carbs +3330.4%
Contains more Other +468.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.4%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg Powdered milk
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 12.58g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 10.61g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 1.12g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 155kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 1.12g 38.42g Egg
Calcium 50mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 1.19mg 0.47mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 172mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 126mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 124mg 371mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 2mg 0.08mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 30.8µg 16.3µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.58mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 20IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0.5µg Egg
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 44µg 37µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 0.604mg 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 0.686mg 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 1.075mg 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 0.904mg 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.392mg 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 0.767mg 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.298mg 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 373mg 97mg Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 3.267g 16.742g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.665g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg Powdered milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Egg
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 276mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.475g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/nutrients
  2. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.