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Powdered milk vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between powdered milk and shortbread

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, and zinc; however, shortbread has more iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 135% higher.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than powdered milk.

Food types used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +507.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6915.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1411.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +581.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1075.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +162.9%
Contains more IronIron +534%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +882.5%
~equal in Sodium ~353mg

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +283.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +607.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +12944.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +407%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.9%

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +390.1%
Contains more OtherOther +490.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66%
Contains more WaterWater +45.7%
~equal in Fats ~26.22g

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1152%

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 Shortbread
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg 135%
Phosphorus 776mg 66mg 101%
Calcium 912mg 13mg 90%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.314mg 69%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 8.326g 51%
Protein 26.32g 5.37g 42%
Saturated fat 16.742g 8.105g 39%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.321mg 39%
Potassium 1330mg 88mg 37%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Iron 0.47mg 2.98mg 31%
Vitamin A 258µg 0µg 29%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.49mg 26%
Choline 117.4mg 0.9mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.071mg 18%
Selenium 16.3µg 6.2µg 18%
Magnesium 85mg 14mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 3.275mg 16%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.393mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 2.44mg 12%
Folate 37µg 81µg 11%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg 10%
Carbs 38.42g 63.78g 8%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 11µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.353mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 6.708g 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Calories 496kcal 514kcal 1%
Sodium 371mg 353mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg 1%
Fats 26.71g 26.22g 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.637g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.