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Powdered milk vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Powdered milk and Fast food different?

  • Powdered milk is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Fast food is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Powdered milk is 98% higher.
  • Powdered milk contains 29 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fast food. While Powdered milk contains 258µg of Vitamin A RAE, Fast food contains only 9µg.
  • Fast food has less Saturated Fat.

Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
5
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5
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Calcium +1371%
Contains more Magnesium +214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +479.1%
Contains more Potassium +575.1%
Contains more Zinc +32.5%
Contains more Iron +551.1%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +792.5%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +1371%
Contains more Magnesium +214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +479.1%
Contains more Potassium +575.1%
Contains more Zinc +32.5%
Contains more Iron +551.1%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +792.5%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%

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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
8
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4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin A +1731.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769.5%
Contains more Folate +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.7%
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +1731.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769.5%
Contains more Folate +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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1
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Protein +59.3%
Contains more Fats +122.4%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +1456.7%
Powdered milk
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
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +59.3%
Contains more Fats +122.4%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +1456.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.6%
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.6%

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 Fast food
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 29.8g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 16.52g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 12.01g Powdered milk
Carbs 38.42g 31.5g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 297kcal Powdered milk
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 38.42g 4.88g Fast food
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 912mg 62mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 85mg 27mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 134mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 197mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 3.34mg 2.52mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.04mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 16.3µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 934IU 51IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 9µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.38mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU 2IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.363mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.53mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.212mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.89µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.144mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg 0.46mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.642mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg 1.13mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg 0.785mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg 0.306mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.67mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg 0.728mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg 0.402mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 33mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 16.742g 4.493g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 4.835g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.249g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.