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Powdered milk vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Powdered milk and Kefir

  • Kefir contains less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Zinc, and Selenium than Powdered milk.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 123% higher.
  • Kefir contains 25 times less Saturated Fat than Powdered milk. Powdered milk contains 16.742g of Saturated Fat, while Kefir contains 0.658g.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY.

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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%
Kefir
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +608.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +601.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +711%
Contains more IronIron +1075%
Contains more CopperCopper +788.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +626.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +639%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +352.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%

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% 56% 12% 15% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Kefir
Kefir
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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 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +843.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +792.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +489.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +420.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1020.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +184.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +672.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%

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
Kefir
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +594.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2772%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +757.6%
Contains more OtherOther +732.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3546.6%

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
Kefir
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2456.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1154.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.1%

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 Kefir
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 Kefir Opinion
Calories 496kcal 41kcal Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 3.79g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 0.93g Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0.2mg Powdered milk
Net carbs 38.42g 4.48g Powdered milk
Carbs 38.42g 4.48g Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 5mg Kefir
Vitamin D 20IU 41IU Kefir
Magnesium 85mg 12mg Powdered milk
Calcium 912mg 130mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 164mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 0.04mg Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 4.61g Kefir
Copper 0.08mg 0.009mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.34mg 0.46mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 105mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 40mg Kefir
Vitamin A 934IU 569IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A 258µg 171µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.02mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1µg Kefir
Manganese 0.04mg 0.005mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg 3.6µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.03mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.135mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.15mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.385mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.058mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.29µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 13µg Powdered milk
Trans Fat 0.037g Powdered milk
Choline 117.4mg 15.2mg Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 16.742g 0.658g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 0.31g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.053g Powdered milk
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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Kefir
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
91%
Powdered milk
15%
Kefir
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
15%
Kefir

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 - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir 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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.