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Almonds vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between almonds and powdered milk

  • Almonds have more vitamin E, copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, and iron, while powdered milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 167% more than powdered milk.
  • The amount of saturated fat in almonds is lower.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of almonds is 0, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
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 +217.6%
Contains more IronIron +689.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1188.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5347.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +239%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +297.6%
~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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 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 +4319%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +460.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +382.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~1.205mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 +86.9%
Contains more WaterWater +78.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.3%
Contains more OtherOther +105.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 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 -77.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +298.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1754%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almonds 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 Almonds Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.58mg 167%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Copper 1.031mg 0.08mg 106%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.04mg 93%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.665g 78%
Calcium 269mg 912mg 64%
Saturated fat 3.802g 16.742g 59%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 7.924g 59%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Magnesium 270mg 85mg 44%
Phosphorus 481mg 776mg 42%
Iron 3.71mg 0.47mg 41%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 2.271mg 36%
Fats 49.93g 26.71g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 258µg 29%
Selenium 4.1µg 16.3µg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.646mg 19%
Potassium 733mg 1330mg 18%
Sodium 1mg 371mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.302mg 13%
Choline 52.1mg 117.4mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Protein 21.15g 26.32g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.283mg 7%
Carbs 21.55g 38.42g 6%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 1.205mg 5%
Calories 579kcal 496kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Folate 44µg 37µg 2%
Zinc 3.12mg 3.34mg 2%
Net carbs 9.05g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 38.42g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.714mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds 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
78%
Almonds
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds 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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.