Powdered milk vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between powdered milk and cereal
- Powdered milk has more phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 500% more than powdered milk.
- Cereal has 91 times less Calcium than powdered milk. Powdered milk has 912mg of Calcium, while cereal has 10mg.
- Cereal contains less saturated Fat.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cereal is 69, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +347.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9020% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +907.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7146.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1875% |
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 EVitamin E | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +904.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +347.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +198.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2121.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +221.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4485.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1882.1% |
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:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +334.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2373.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3784.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 496kcal | 378kcal |
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| Protein | 26.32g | 6.06g |
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| Fats | 26.71g | 1.08g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 38.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 38.42g | 85.45g |
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| Carbs | 38.42g | 86.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 912mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 1330mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 0.47mg | 34.06mg |
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| Sugar | 38.42g | 10.35g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.137mg |
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| Zinc | 3.34mg | 7.6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 776mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 371mg | 795mg |
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| Vitamin A | 934IU | 2792IU |
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| Vitamin A | 258µg | 814µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.79mg |
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| Selenium | 16.3µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.283mg | 6.288mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.205mg | 3.87mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.646mg | 29.62mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 2.271mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.302mg | 5.986mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.25µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 37µg |
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| Choline | 117.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.742g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.924g | 0.204g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.354g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.371mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.241mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.592mg | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 2.578mg | 0.767mg |
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| Lysine | 2.087mg | 0.113mg |
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| Methionine | 0.66mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.271mg | 0.365mg |
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| Valine | 1.762mg | 0.344mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.162mg |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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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
91%
363%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal 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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