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Powdered milk vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between powdered milk and french fries

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, selenium, zinc, and potassium in powdered milk is higher than in french fries.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 135% more than french fries.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +568%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +520.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1711.1%
Contains more IronIron +72.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +517.5%

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.
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +83%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2989.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +291.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +219%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +409.1%

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +667.3%
Contains more FatsFats +81.3%
Contains more OtherOther +228.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1460.7%
~equal in Carbs ~41.44g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +711.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk French fries DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg 135%
Phosphorus 776mg 125mg 93%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.039mg 90%
Calcium 912mg 18mg 89%
Saturated fat 16.742g 2.336g 65%
Protein 26.32g 3.43g 46%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.58mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 5.398g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin A 258µg 0µg 29%
Selenium 16.3µg 0.9µg 28%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.5mg 26%
Potassium 1330mg 579mg 22%
Fats 26.71g 14.73g 18%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Choline 117.4mg 36.8mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 3.004mg 15%
Magnesium 85mg 35mg 12%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.247mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.17mg 9%
Calories 496kcal 312kcal 9%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 11.2µg 8%
Sodium 371mg 210mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 1.67mg 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.124mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.372mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 5.969g 5%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 4.7mg 4%
Iron 0.47mg 0.81mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Folate 37µg 30µg 2%
Carbs 38.42g 41.44g 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Powdered milk French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.406g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.