Powdered milk vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between powdered milk and porridge
- Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, and zinc; however, porridge is higher in iron.
- Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 135% more than porridge.
- The glycemic index of porridge is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +948.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +8212.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2469.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5073.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +482.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +695.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +414.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +4720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3098.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2223.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +208.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1727.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12619% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2663.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3447% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +483.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.25µg | 0µg | 135% |
| Phosphorus | 776mg | 15mg | 109% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.205mg | 0.025mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 912mg | 87mg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 16.742g | 0.033g | 76% |
| Protein | 26.32g | 1.44g | 50% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.271mg | 0.071mg | 44% |
| Fats | 26.71g | 0.21g | 41% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 3.74mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1330mg | 16mg | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.34mg | 0.13mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 258µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 2.8µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.302mg | 0.013mg | 22% |
| Calories | 496kcal | 50kcal | 22% |
| Choline | 117.4mg | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.924g | 0.028g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.283mg | 0.055mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 5mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 6mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 38.42g | 10.52g | 9% |
| Folate | 37µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 0.114g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.646mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.42g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.42g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.371mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.592mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.578mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.087mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.66mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.271mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.762mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.709g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2.2)