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Powdered milk vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between powdered milk and eggs

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and potassium, while eggs have more copper, choline, and selenium.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 213% higher.
  • Eggs contain 18 times less calcium than powdered milk. Powdered milk contains 912mg of calcium, while eggs contain 50mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in eggs is lower.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1724%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +955.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +351.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more IronIron +153.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89%

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%
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +909.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +340%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +150.3%

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.2%
Contains more FatsFats +151.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3330.4%
Contains more OtherOther +468.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2921.1%

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
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 2mg 213%
Cholesterol 97mg 373mg 92%
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 1.11µg 89%
Calcium 912mg 50mg 86%
Phosphorus 776mg 172mg 86%
Saturated fat 16.742g 3.267g 61%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.513mg 53%
Potassium 1330mg 126mg 35%
Choline 117.4mg 293.8mg 32%
Protein 26.32g 12.58g 27%
Selenium 16.3µg 30.8µg 26%
Fats 26.71g 10.61g 25%
Zinc 3.34mg 1.05mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.066mg 18%
Magnesium 85mg 10mg 18%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 1.398mg 17%
Calories 496kcal 155kcal 17%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.121mg 14%
Vitamin A 258µg 149µg 12%
Carbs 38.42g 1.12g 12%
Sodium 371mg 124mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 4.077g 10%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg 10%
Iron 0.47mg 1.19mg 9%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 2.2µg 9%
Vitamin D 20IU 87IU 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.414g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.064mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 1.03mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg 2%
Folate 37µg 44µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.026mg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 1.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 276mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.475g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.