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Powdered milk vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Powdered milk and Mackerel different?

  • Powdered milk is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 656% higher.
  • Powdered milk contains 61 times more Calcium than Mackerel. While Powdered milk contains 912mg of Calcium, Mackerel contains only 15mg.
  • Mackerel has less Saturated Fat.

Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Calcium +5980%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.1%
Contains more Potassium +231.7%
Contains more Zinc +255.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +234%
Contains more Magnesium +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +216.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +5980%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.1%
Contains more Potassium +231.7%
Contains more Zinc +255.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +234%
Contains more Magnesium +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +216.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +418.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.4%
Contains more Folate +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +960.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +484.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +418.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.4%
Contains more Folate +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +960.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +484.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +19.9%
Contains more Water +2056.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Protein +10.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +19.9%
Contains more Water +2056.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.6%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 0g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 23.85g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 17.81g Powdered milk
Carbs 38.42g 0g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 262kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g Mackerel
Calcium 912mg 15mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 85mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 776mg 278mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 401mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 3.34mg 0.94mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.04mg 0.02mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 934IU 180IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 54µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0.4mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.159mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.412mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.99mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 37µg 2µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.267mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg 1.045mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg 1.099mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg 1.938mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.66mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.931mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg 1.228mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg 0.702mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 75mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 16.742g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 7.006g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Powdered milk Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.