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Powdered milk vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between powdered milk and spaghetti

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B1 in powdered milk is higher than in spaghetti.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 135% more than spaghetti.
  • Powdered milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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.
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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +372.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12928.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2922.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +554.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1237.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +705%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62%
~equal in Iron ~0.5mg

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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1315%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5925%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1927.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +516.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +428.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +1734.4%

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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +353.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2772%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2071.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2415.4%

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
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5948.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

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 Spaghetti
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Spaghetti DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg 135%
Phosphorus 776mg 58mg 103%
Calcium 912mg 7mg 91%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.02mg 91%
Saturated fat 16.742g 0.176g 75%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.112mg 43%
Protein 26.32g 5.8g 41%
Fats 26.71g 0.93g 40%
Potassium 1330mg 44mg 38%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin A 258µg 0µg 29%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.51mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.02mg 22%
Choline 117.4mg 6.4mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.049mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 0.131g 19%
Selenium 16.3µg 26.4µg 18%
Calories 496kcal 158kcal 17%
Sodium 371mg 1mg 16%
Magnesium 85mg 18mg 16%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.322mg 12%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg 10%
Folate 37µg 7µg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Carbs 38.42g 30.86g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.326g 2%
Net carbs 38.42g 29.06g N/A
Iron 0.47mg 0.5mg 0%
Sugar 38.42g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.566g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.