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Powdered milk vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between powdered milk and chocolate cake

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin A in powdered milk is higher than in chocolate cake.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 129% more than chocolate cake.
  • Powdered milk contains 15 times more calcium than chocolate cake. While powdered milk contains 912mg of calcium, chocolate cake contains only 60mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chocolate cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +850%
Contains more ZincZinc +384.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +632.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37%
Contains more IronIron +242.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +465.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +647%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1931.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76%
~equal in Choline ~128.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +396.6%
Contains more FatsFats +76.9%
Contains more OtherOther +237.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39%
Contains more WaterWater +887.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Powdered milk Chocolate cake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.16µg 129%
Phosphorus 776mg 106mg 96%
Calcium 912mg 60mg 85%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.213mg 76%
Saturated fat 16.742g 5.43g 51%
Protein 26.32g 5.3g 42%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.304mg 39%
Potassium 1330mg 140mg 35%
Vitamin A 258µg 29%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.69mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.041mg 20%
Fats 26.71g 15.1g 18%
Iron 0.47mg 1.61mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.761g 14%
Copper 0.08mg 0.207mg 14%
Magnesium 85mg 32mg 13%
Cholesterol 97mg 58mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.141mg 12%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.28mg 10%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0.2mg 9%
Selenium 16.3µg 11.9µg 8%
Calories 496kcal 371kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 6.039g 5%
Carbs 38.42g 53.4g 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Folate 37µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 1.137mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Choline 117.4mg 128.4mg 2%
Sodium 371mg 315mg 2%
Net carbs 38.42g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Chocolate cake
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
93%
Powdered milk
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.312g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.