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Powdered milk vs. Soy milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Powdered milk and Soy milk

  • Powdered milk has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Soy milk.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 135% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified.

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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 Calcium +3548%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +1392.3%
Contains more Potassium +1027.1%
Contains more Zinc +2683.3%
Contains more Selenium +239.6%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +457.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 18% 23% 11% 7% 4% 43% 30% 27%
Contains more Calcium +3548%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +1392.3%
Contains more Potassium +1027.1%
Contains more Zinc +2683.3%
Contains more Selenium +239.6%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +457.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +31033.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1646.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +508.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.2%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 15% 16% 10% 23% 18% 14% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +31033.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1646.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +508.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.2%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +704.9%
Contains more Fats +1426.3%
Contains more Carbs +511.8%
Contains more Other +835.4%
Contains more Water +3464.8%
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% 2% 6% 88%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 6.28 g
Water: 88.05 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +704.9%
Contains more Fats +1426.3%
Contains more Carbs +511.8%
Contains more Other +835.4%
Contains more Water +3464.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1876.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.5%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
13% 26% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.961 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1876.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.5%

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 Soy milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Soy milk Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 5.68g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 3.27g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 1.75g Powdered milk
Carbs 38.42g 6.28g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 54kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 3.99g Soy milk
Fiber 0g 0.6g Soy milk
Calcium 912mg 25mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 0.64mg Soy milk
Magnesium 85mg 25mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 52mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 118mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 51mg Soy milk
Zinc 3.34mg 0.12mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.128mg Soy milk
Manganese 0.04mg 0.223mg Soy milk
Selenium 16.3µg 4.8µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 934IU 3IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 0µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.11mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.06mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.069mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.513mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.373mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.077mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 18µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 3µg Soy milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.038mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg 0.108mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.114mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg 0.186mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg 0.131mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg 0.027mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.113mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg 0.117mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg 0.061mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Soy milk
Saturated Fat 16.742g 0.205g Soy milk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 0.401g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.961g Soy milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Soy milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Soy milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
19%
Soy milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy milk
Soy milk contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy milk
Soy milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.537g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy milk
Soy milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Soy milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172446/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.