Cereal vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cereal and powdered milk
- Cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, powdered milk is richer in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 500% more than powdered milk.
- Powdered milk has 72 times less iron than cereal. Cereal has 34.06mg of iron, while powdered milk has 0.47mg.
- Cereal contains less saturated fat.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cereal is 69, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 IronIron | +7146.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1875% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +347.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9020% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +907.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +347.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +215.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2121.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +221.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4485.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1882.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +904.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +334.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2373.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
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 | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3784.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.283mg | 500% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.302mg | 437% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.47mg | 420% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 1.205mg | 205% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.646mg | 181% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.25µg | 135% | |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 776mg | 100% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 912mg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 16.742g | 75% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 258µg | 62% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 26.32g | 41% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 2.271mg | 41% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 26.71g | 39% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 3.34mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 1330mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 8.6mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.04mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% | |
| Choline | 117.4mg | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 7.924g | 19% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 371mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 16.3µg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 85mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 38.42g | 16% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 496kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.665g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 1.592mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 2.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 2.087mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 1.271mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 1.762mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
371%
93%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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