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Powdered milk vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between powdered milk and lamb

  • Powdered milk has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, lamb has more vitamin B3 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for powdered milk is 89% higher.
  • Lamb is lower in saturated fat.
  • Powdered milk has a higher glycemic index than lamb.

Food types used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +269.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5264.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +312.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62%

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%
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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% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +382%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +931%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +109.1%

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +27.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +641.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2074.9%
~equal in Protein ~24.52g

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Lamb DV% diff.
Calcium 912mg 17mg 90%
Phosphorus 776mg 188mg 84%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.25mg 73%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 6.66mg 38%
Saturated fat 16.742g 8.83g 36%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.66mg 32%
Potassium 1330mg 310mg 30%
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 2.55µg 29%
Vitamin A 258µg 0µg 29%
Selenium 16.3µg 26.4µg 18%
Iron 0.47mg 1.88mg 18%
Magnesium 85mg 23mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.1mg 15%
Sodium 371mg 72mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.13mg 13%
Carbs 38.42g 0g 13%
Calories 496kcal 294kcal 10%
Zinc 3.34mg 4.46mg 10%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg 10%
Fats 26.71g 20.94g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.51g 6%
Folate 37µg 18µg 5%
Choline 117.4mg 93.7mg 4%
Protein 26.32g 24.52g 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.119mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin D 20IU 2IU 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.6µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 8.82g 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 97mg 97mg 0%
Sugar 38.42g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (97 mg)
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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.