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Almond butter vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between almond butter and powdered milk?

  • Almond butter is higher in vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, and fiber, yet powdered milk is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 158% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in almond butter is lower.

We used Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.2%
Contains more IronIron +642.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1067.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5227.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +579.2%
~equal in Zinc ~3.34mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4074.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +590.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +614.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 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 FatsFats +107.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.1%
Contains more WaterWater +50.6%
Contains more OtherOther +97.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +309.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1947.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin E 24.21mg 0.58mg 158%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Copper 0.934mg 0.08mg 95%
Manganese 2.131mg 0.04mg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 0.665g 86%
Monounsaturated fat 32.445g 7.924g 61%
Saturated fat 4.152g 16.742g 57%
Calcium 347mg 912mg 57%
Magnesium 279mg 85mg 46%
Fats 55.5g 26.71g 44%
Fiber 10.3g 0g 41%
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 2.271mg 39%
Iron 3.49mg 0.47mg 38%
Phosphorus 508mg 776mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 258µg 29%
Selenium 2.4µg 16.3µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.283mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 1.205mg 20%
Potassium 748mg 1330mg 17%
Sodium 7mg 371mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 0.646mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.302mg 15%
Choline 52.1mg 117.4mg 12%
Protein 20.96g 26.32g 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Carbs 18.82g 38.42g 7%
Calories 614kcal 496kcal 6%
Folate 53µg 37µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Net carbs 8.52g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 4.43g 38.42g N/A
Zinc 3.29mg 3.34mg 0%
Starch 0.08g 0%
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 1.483mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.612mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond butter Powdered milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
68%
Almond butter
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.