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Powdered milk vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between powdered milk and chocolate ice cream

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, selenium, and zinc than chocolate ice cream.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 123% more.
  • Powdered milk contains 8 times more calcium than chocolate ice cream. Powdered milk contains 912mg of calcium, while chocolate ice cream contains 109mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains less cholesterol.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is 62, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +736.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +434.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +475.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +625.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +552%
Contains more IronIron +97.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +573.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +521.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +309.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1020.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +421.8%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +592.6%
Contains more FatsFats +142.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.2%
Contains more OtherOther +367.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2155.1%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.4%

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 ice cream
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 ice cream DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.29µg 123%
Phosphorus 776mg 107mg 96%
Calcium 912mg 109mg 80%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.194mg 78%
Saturated fat 16.742g 6.8g 45%
Protein 26.32g 3.8g 45%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.554mg 34%
Potassium 1330mg 249mg 32%
Selenium 16.3µg 2.5µg 25%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.58mg 25%
Fats 26.71g 11g 24%
Cholesterol 97mg 34mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.042mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.055mg 19%
Choline 117.4mg 22.5mg 17%
Vitamin A 258µg 118µg 16%
Calories 496kcal 216kcal 14%
Sodium 371mg 76mg 13%
Magnesium 85mg 29mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 3.21g 12%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0.7mg 9%
Iron 0.47mg 0.93mg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.135mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Folate 37µg 16µg 5%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.226mg 3%
Carbs 38.42g 28.2g 3%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.41g 2%
Vitamin D 20IU 8IU 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 27g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 25.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Powdered milk Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
26%
Chocolate ice cream

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 - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.942g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.