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Powdered milk vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between powdered milk and spelt

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, spelt is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, and vitamin B3.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 135% more.
  • Powdered milk contains 41 times more saturated fat than spelt. Powdered milk contains 16.742g of saturated fat, while spelt contains 0.406g.
  • Spelt has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spelt is 63, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Spelt, uncooked.

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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%
Spelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3277.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more IronIron +844.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +538.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7357.5%
~equal in Zinc ~3.28mg

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%
Spelt
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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 0% 0% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +966.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +959.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%

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
Spelt
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15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.6%
Contains more FatsFats +999.2%
Contains more OtherOther +239.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.7%
Contains more WaterWater +346.2%

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
Spelt
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1680.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Spelt
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Spelt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg 135%
Manganese 0.04mg 2.983mg 128%
Calcium 912mg 27mg 89%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.113mg 84%
Saturated fat 16.742g 0.406g 74%
Phosphorus 776mg 401mg 54%
Iron 0.47mg 4.44mg 50%
Copper 0.08mg 0.511mg 48%
Fiber 0g 10.7g 43%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 6.843mg 39%
Fats 26.71g 2.43g 37%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin A 258µg 0µg 29%
Potassium 1330mg 388mg 28%
Protein 26.32g 14.57g 24%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 1.068mg 24%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 0.445g 19%
Sodium 371mg 8mg 16%
Magnesium 85mg 136mg 12%
Carbs 38.42g 70.19g 11%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg 10%
Calories 496kcal 338kcal 8%
Selenium 16.3µg 11.7µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.364mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.23mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.258g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Folate 37µg 45µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.79mg 1%
Zinc 3.34mg 3.28mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 3.6µg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 6.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Spelt
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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.336g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.