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Powdered milk vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between powdered milk and omelette

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, omelette is richer in choline.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% more.
  • Powdered milk contains 19 times more calcium than omelette. Powdered milk contains 912mg of calcium, while omelette contains 48mg.
  • Omelette contains less saturated fat.
  • Powdered milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of omelette is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +672.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1036.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +364.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +214.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.3%

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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +732.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +909.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +240%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +104.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.9%
~equal in Folate ~39µg

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +149%
Contains more FatsFats +129.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5903.1%
Contains more OtherOther +508%
Contains more WaterWater +2982.2%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +307.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Omelette DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.76µg 104%
Phosphorus 776mg 167mg 87%
Calcium 912mg 48mg 86%
Cholesterol 97mg 313mg 72%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.386mg 63%
Saturated fat 16.742g 3.319g 61%
Potassium 1330mg 117mg 36%
Protein 26.32g 10.57g 32%
Choline 117.4mg 247.6mg 24%
Fats 26.71g 11.66g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.034mg 21%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 1.289mg 20%
Zinc 3.34mg 1.09mg 20%
Magnesium 85mg 11mg 18%
Selenium 16.3µg 25.8µg 17%
Calories 496kcal 154kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.712g 14%
Iron 0.47mg 1.48mg 13%
Carbs 38.42g 0.64g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.143mg 12%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin A 258µg 172µg 10%
Sodium 371mg 155mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 4.843g 8%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.7µg 6%
Vitamin D 20IU 69IU 6%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 1.29mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.064mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.063mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.5µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.024mg 1%
Folate 37µg 39µg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.423g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.