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Condensed milk vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between condensed milk and powdered milk?

  • Powdered milk is richer than condensed milk in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 117% more.
  • The glycemic index of powdered milk is lower.

We used Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened 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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
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 less SodiumSodium -65.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +226.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +258.5%
Contains more IronIron +147.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +255.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.1%

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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
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 CVitamin C +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +492.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +638.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +236.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 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 CarbsCarbs +41.6%
Contains more WaterWater +999.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.7%
Contains more FatsFats +207%
Contains more OtherOther +232.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 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 -67.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +226.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Condensed milk Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 3.25µg 117%
Phosphorus 253mg 776mg 75%
Calcium 284mg 912mg 63%
Vitamin B2 0.416mg 1.205mg 61%
Saturated fat 5.486g 16.742g 51%
Protein 7.91g 26.32g 37%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 2.271mg 30%
Fats 8.7g 26.71g 28%
Potassium 371mg 1330mg 28%
Zinc 0.94mg 3.34mg 22%
Cholesterol 34mg 97mg 21%
Vitamin A 74µg 258µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.302mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.283mg 16%
Magnesium 26mg 85mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.427g 7.924g 14%
Sodium 127mg 371mg 11%
Calories 321kcal 496kcal 9%
Folate 11µg 37µg 7%
Copper 0.015mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 8.6mg 7%
Carbs 54.4g 38.42g 5%
Choline 89.1mg 117.4mg 5%
Iron 0.19mg 0.47mg 4%
Selenium 14.8µg 16.3µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.646mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.58mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg 2%
Vitamin D 6IU 20IU 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 0.665g 2%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 2.2µg 1%
Net carbs 54.4g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 54.4g 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.357mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.479mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.627mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.198mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.529mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.214mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Condensed milk 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
26%
Condensed milk
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Condensed milk
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.256g)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.