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Powdered milk vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Powdered milk and Mackerel

  • Powdered milk has more Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 365% more.
  • Powdered milk contains 14 times more Calcium than Mackerel. Powdered milk contains 912mg of Calcium, while Mackerel contains 66mg.
  • Mackerel contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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
7
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +1281.8%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.5%
Contains more Potassium +155.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +203.6%
Contains more Iron +197.9%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +350.3%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +1281.8%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.5%
Contains more Potassium +155.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +203.6%
Contains more Iron +197.9%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +350.3%

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
6
:
6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1315%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +534.2%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +4940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +254.5%
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1315%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +534.2%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +4940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +254.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
3
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Protein +42.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1640.9%
Contains more Other +120.4%
Equal in Fats - 25.1
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
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Protein +42.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1640.9%
Contains more Other +120.4%
Equal in Fats - 25.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
0
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 0g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 18.5g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 25.1g Powdered milk
Carbs 38.42g 0g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 305kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 0g Mackerel
Calcium 912mg 66mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 85mg 60mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 254mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 520mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 4450mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.34mg 1.1mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 934IU 157IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 47µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 20IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0.5µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.02mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.19mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 37µg 15µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.2µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 95mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 16.742g 7.148g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 4079mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.594g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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/168149/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.