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Powdered milk vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are powdered milk and halibut different?

  • Powdered milk is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B1, while halibut is higher in selenium.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 95% more than halibut.
  • Powdered milk contains 228 times more calcium than halibut. Powdered milk contains 912mg of calcium, while halibut contains 4mg.
  • Halibut is lower in saturated fat.
  • Powdered milk has a higher glycemic index (32) than halibut (0).

Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
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 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +286.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +554.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +269.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +80.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.1%

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 0% 6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1069.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +688.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.6%

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
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more FatsFats +50.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +210.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2405.3%

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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Halibut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.96µg 95%
Calcium 912mg 4mg 91%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.103mg 85%
Phosphorus 776mg 210mg 81%
Saturated fat 16.742g 3.102g 62%
Selenium 16.3µg 46.8µg 55%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.288mg 40%
Potassium 1330mg 344mg 29%
Vitamin A 258µg 18µg 27%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.51mg 26%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.073mg 18%
Protein 26.32g 18.42g 16%
Fats 26.71g 17.74g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.485mg 14%
Calories 496kcal 239kcal 13%
Carbs 38.42g 0g 13%
Cholesterol 97mg 59mg 13%
Sodium 371mg 103mg 12%
Magnesium 85mg 33mg 12%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg 10%
Folate 37µg 1µg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 1.923mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.753g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 10.742g 7%
Iron 0.47mg 0.85mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.038mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 0g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.808mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.849mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 1.497mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 1.692mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.719mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.542mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.674g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Halibut
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
26%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.