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Powdered milk vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between powdered milk and ice cream sandwich

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and selenium in powdered milk is higher than in ice cream sandwich.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 133% more than ice cream sandwich.
  • Ice cream sandwich has 12 times less potassium than powdered milk. Powdered milk has 1330mg of potassium, while ice cream sandwich has 115mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains less saturated fat.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ice cream sandwich is 61, 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 Ice cream sandwich.

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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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +960.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1056.5%
Contains more IronIron +80.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +456.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +977.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +425.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +852.5%

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 0% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +725.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +986.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +978.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +1367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.4%
~equal in Folate ~34µg

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
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +513.5%
Contains more FatsFats +211.7%
Contains more OtherOther +452.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1879.8%
~equal in Carbs ~37.14g

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
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +197.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +241.7%

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 Ice cream sandwich
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 Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.05µg 133%
Phosphorus 776mg 72mg 101%
Calcium 912mg 86mg 83%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.146mg 81%
Saturated fat 16.742g 2.317g 66%
Protein 26.32g 4.29g 44%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.209mg 41%
Potassium 1330mg 115mg 36%
Fats 26.71g 8.57g 28%
Cholesterol 97mg 21mg 25%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.6mg 25%
Selenium 16.3µg 3.1µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.028mg 21%
Choline 117.4mg 8mg 20%
Copper 0.08mg 0.254mg 19%
Vitamin A 258µg 86µg 19%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.381mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.111mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 2.661g 13%
Calories 496kcal 237kcal 13%
Magnesium 85mg 29mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.272g 11%
Sodium 371mg 129mg 11%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 1.566mg 6%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Iron 0.47mg 0.26mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Folate 37µg 34µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.3µg 1%
Carbs 38.42g 37.14g 0%
Net carbs 38.42g 37.14g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 18.57g 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 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
28%
Ice cream sandwich

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 - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.425g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich 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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.