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Spread vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Spread and Powdered milk?

  • Spread is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Powdered milk is higher in Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 111% more.
  • Spread has 6 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Powdered milk. While Spread has 3.98g of Polyunsaturated fat, Powdered milk has only 0.665g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Powdered milk is lower.

We used Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D types in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10983.3%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10983.3%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%

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.
Spread
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +459.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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 A +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +459.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3172.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +193.7%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 +3172.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +193.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +498.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +498.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 0g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 17.1g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 0g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 158kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 0g 38.42g Spread
Calcium 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 0mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 12mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 755mg 371mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 4489IU 934IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.58mg Spread
Vitamin D 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 12.3µg 2.2µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 2.22g 16.742g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.665g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
28%
Spread
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.