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Powdered milk vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between powdered milk and pudding

  • Pudding 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.
  • Pudding contains 11 times less cholesterol than powdered milk. Powdered milk contains 97mg of cholesterol, while pudding contains 9mg.
  • Powdered milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of pudding is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +760.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +786.7%
Contains more IronIron +38.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +595.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +792%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +340.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.5%

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% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +644.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +667.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +596.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +906.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +948.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +825%
Contains more CholineCholine +938.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +120%

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
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +732.9%
Contains more FatsFats +747.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.6%
Contains more OtherOther +560.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2860.7%

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
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +867.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Pudding DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.31µg 123%
Phosphorus 776mg 87mg 98%
Calcium 912mg 106mg 81%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.157mg 81%
Saturated fat 16.742g 1.81g 68%
Protein 26.32g 3.16g 46%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.326mg 39%
Fats 26.71g 3.15g 36%
Potassium 1330mg 150mg 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 9mg 29%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.48mg 26%
Vitamin A 258µg 39µg 24%
Selenium 16.3µg 3.7µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.03mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.038mg 20%
Choline 117.4mg 11.3mg 19%
Calories 496kcal 120kcal 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 0.819g 18%
Magnesium 85mg 20mg 15%
Sodium 371mg 98mg 12%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg 10%
Folate 37µg 4µg 8%
Carbs 38.42g 19.64g 6%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.1µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.18g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.133mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 44IU 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.111mg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.097mg 2%
Iron 0.47mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 18.84g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 11.96g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Pudding
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
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.932g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.