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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 3.3% 0.27% 0% 0.52% 0% 0%
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 -98.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +8400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +33300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 56% 12% 15% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +3944.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 0kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Protein 0g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 0g 26.71g Powdered milk
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Net carbs 0g 38.42g Powdered milk
Carbs 0g 38.42g Powdered milk
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Drinking water
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Powdered milk
Magnesium 1mg 85mg Powdered milk
Calcium 3mg 912mg Powdered milk
Potassium 0mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Iron 0mg 0.47mg Powdered milk
Sugar 0g 38.42g Drinking water
Copper 0.01mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Zinc 0.01mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 0mg 776mg Powdered milk
Sodium 4mg 371mg Drinking water
Vitamin A 0IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A 0µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0mg 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Powdered milk
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 0µg 16.3µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Powdered milk
Folate 0µg 37µg Powdered milk
Choline 0mg 117.4mg Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 0g 16.742g Drinking water
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.665g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Drinking water 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
0%
Drinking water
91%
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 Cholesterol?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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 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.