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Drinking water vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Drinking water and Powdered milk

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Zinc, and Selenium in Powdered milk is higher than in Drinking water.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 135% more than Drinking water.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, water, tap, drinking 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.
Drinking water
Drinking water
1
:
9
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +30300%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +8400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +33300%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Drinking water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +30300%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +8400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +33300%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Drinking water
Drinking water
0
:
12
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Drinking water
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Powdered milk
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drinking water
Drinking water
1
:
4
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Water +3944.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +5980%
Drinking water
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Powdered milk
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 +3944.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +5980%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drinking water Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 0g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 0g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 0g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 0kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 0g 38.42g Drinking water
Calcium 3mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0mg 0.47mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 1mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 0mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 0mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 4mg 371mg Drinking water
Zinc 0.01mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.01mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 0µg 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 0IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0mg 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 0mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 0µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Powdered milk
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 Drinking water
Saturated Fat 0g 16.742g Drinking water
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.665g Powdered milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Drinking water 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
0%
Drinking water
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Drinking water
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drinking water
Drinking water is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/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.