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Pork vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork and powdered milk

  • Pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, powdered milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 106% higher.
  • Powdered milk has 8 times less vitamin B3 than pork. Pork has 5.037mg of vitamin B3, while powdered milk has 0.646mg.
  • Pork is lower in saturated fat.
  • Powdered milk has a higher glycemic index than pork.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 IronIron +85.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +214.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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.
Pork
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +679.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +225.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +640%
Contains more CholineCholine +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +2242.9%
Contains more FatsFats +91.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +583.1%
~equal in Protein ~26.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 -68.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork 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 Pork Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 3.25µg 106%
Calcium 19mg 912mg 89%
Phosphorus 246mg 776mg 76%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 1.205mg 68%
Selenium 45.3µg 16.3µg 53%
Saturated fat 5.23g 16.742g 52%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.283mg 50%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 2.271mg 31%
Vitamin A 2µg 258µg 28%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.646mg 27%
Potassium 423mg 1330mg 27%
Fats 13.92g 26.71g 20%
Magnesium 28mg 85mg 14%
Sodium 62mg 371mg 13%
Calories 242kcal 496kcal 13%
Carbs 0g 38.42g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.302mg 12%
Zinc 2.39mg 3.34mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 8.6mg 9%
Folate 5µg 37µg 8%
Cholesterol 80mg 97mg 6%
Iron 0.87mg 0.47mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.665g 4%
Vitamin D 53IU 20IU 4%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.5µg 4%
Choline 93.9mg 117.4mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 7.924g 4%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.58mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Protein 27.32g 26.32g 2%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.04mg 1%
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 0g 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
54%
Pork
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
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?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.512g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.