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Powdered milk vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between powdered milk and crouton

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, crouton has more iron and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 135% higher.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index than powdered milk.

Food types used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Croutons, plain.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +174.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +972.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +275.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +574.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
Contains more IronIron +768.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.1%

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% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1061.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +742%
Contains more FolateFolate +256.8%

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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.2%
Contains more FatsFats +304.7%
Contains more OtherOther +143.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.3%
Contains more WaterWater +122.7%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +159%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +91.4%

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 Crouton
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Crouton DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg 135%
Phosphorus 776mg 115mg 94%
Calcium 912mg 76mg 84%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.272mg 72%
Saturated fat 16.742g 1.51g 69%
Iron 0.47mg 4.08mg 45%
Selenium 16.3µg 37.5µg 39%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.429mg 37%
Potassium 1330mg 124mg 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fats 26.71g 6.6g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 5.439mg 30%
Protein 26.32g 11.9g 29%
Vitamin A 258µg 0µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.623mg 28%
Folate 37µg 132µg 24%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.89mg 22%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.026mg 21%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.5mg 20%
Sodium 371mg 698mg 14%
Magnesium 85mg 31mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 3.059g 12%
Carbs 38.42g 73.5g 12%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg 10%
Copper 0.08mg 0.163mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.273g 4%
Calories 496kcal 407kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Net carbs 38.42g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.