Powdered milk vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between powdered milk and baby food?
- Powdered milk is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, yet baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, fiber, and copper.
- Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 588% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in baby food is lower.
- The glycemic index of powdered milk is lower.
We used Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +204.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10006.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +317.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.9% |
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 | +273.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +406% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +534.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +761.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5273.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
6.7 g
Other:
3.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +507% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.697 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +557% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.47mg | 47.5mg | 588% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.646mg | 34.714mg | 213% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.283mg | 2.438mg | 180% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.25µg | 0µg | 135% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.205mg | 2.717mg | 116% |
| Saturated fat | 16.742g | 0.769g | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 776mg | 392mg | 55% |
| Fats | 26.71g | 4.4g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.5g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 258µg | 1µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.334mg | 28% |
| Protein | 26.32g | 12.2g | 28% |
| Potassium | 1330mg | 437mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.271mg | 1.074mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 3.68mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 912mg | 733mg | 18% |
| Choline | 117.4mg | 23.2mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.924g | 1.206g | 17% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 25.9µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 3mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 38.42g | 73.4g | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.34mg | 2.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.302mg | 0.189mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 1.697g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 2.3mg | 7% |
| Calories | 496kcal | 379kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 37µg | 43µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.42g | 65.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.42g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.371mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.592mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.578mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.087mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.66mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.271mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.762mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
93%
164%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
260%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.973g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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