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Powdered milk vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Powdered milk and Spread?

  • Powdered milk is higher in Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Spread is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 111% more.

We used Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat types in this article.

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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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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0
Spread
Spread
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10983.3%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10983.3%
Contains less Sodium -50.9%

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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
9
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3
Spread
Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +459.1%
Powdered milk
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%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +459.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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1
Spread
Spread
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +193.7%
Contains more Water +3172.5%
Powdered milk
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
Spread
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +193.7%
Contains more Water +3172.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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Spread
Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +498.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.6
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Spread
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +498.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.6

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 Spread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Spread Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 0g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 0g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 17.1g Powdered milk
Carbs 38.42g 0g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 158kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 0g Spread
Calcium 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 0mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 12mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 755mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 934IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 16.742g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 7.6g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.