Potato vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potatoes and powdered milk
- Potatoes contain less vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, selenium, zinc, and potassium than powdered milk.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 135% higher.
- Potatoes are lower in saturated fat.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than powdered milk.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw 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 | +72.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +269.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +212.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1013.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1261.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3975% |
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 | +129.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +249.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3665.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +669.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +146.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +870.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.25µg | 135% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 776mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 1.205mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 912mg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 16.742g | 76% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 26.32g | 49% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 26.71g | 41% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 2.271mg | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 16.3µg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 258µg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 3.34mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 1330mg | 27% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 496kcal | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 7.924g | 20% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 117.4mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.283mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 371mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 85mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 8.6mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 38.42g | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 37µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.665g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.646mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 1.592mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 2.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 2.087mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 1.271mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 1.762mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3108.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1183.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29577.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +442.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 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 | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +396100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1483.3% |