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Powdered milk vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between powdered milk and potatoes

  • Potatoes contain less vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, selenium, zinc, and potassium than powdered milk.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 135% higher.
  • Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than powdered milk.

Food types used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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%
Potato
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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% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +269.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1013.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1261.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3975%
Contains more IronIron +72.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%

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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +249.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3665.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +669.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +870.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.2%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.298mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2µg

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
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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1183.9%
Contains more FatsFats +29577.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.7%
Contains more OtherOther +442.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3108.5%

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
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +396100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1483.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Potato
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 Potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg 135%
Phosphorus 776mg 57mg 103%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.032mg 90%
Calcium 912mg 12mg 90%
Saturated fat 16.742g 0.025g 76%
Protein 26.32g 2.05g 49%
Fats 26.71g 0.09g 41%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.295mg 40%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Selenium 16.3µg 0.4µg 29%
Vitamin A 258µg 0µg 29%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.3mg 28%
Potassium 1330mg 425mg 27%
Calories 496kcal 77kcal 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 0.002g 20%
Choline 117.4mg 12.1mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.081mg 17%
Sodium 371mg 6mg 16%
Magnesium 85mg 23mg 15%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 19.7mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.2mg 7%
Carbs 38.42g 17.49g 7%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Folate 37µg 15µg 6%
Iron 0.47mg 0.81mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.01mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.042g 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 1.061mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Net carbs 38.42g 15.39g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 0.82g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.298mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
19%
Potato

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 - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.717g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.