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Powdered milk vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Powdered milk and Spread

  • Spread has less Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily Phosphorus needs 102% more than Spread.
  • Spread contains 76 times less Calcium than Powdered milk. Powdered milk contains 912mg of Calcium, while Spread contains 12mg.
  • Spread has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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
8
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2
Spread
Spread
Contains more Calcium +7500%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1215.3%
Contains more Potassium +1109.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Zinc +227.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +68%
Contains more Iron +68.1%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
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 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +7500%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1215.3%
Contains more Potassium +1109.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Zinc +227.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +68%
Contains more Iron +68.1%
Contains more Copper +62.5%

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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
9
:
3
Spread
Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +973.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +799.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.7%
Contains more Folate +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
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 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +973.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +799.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.7%
Contains more Folate +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
4
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1
Spread
Spread
Contains more Protein +243.6%
Contains more Fats +54%
Contains more Carbs +221.8%
Contains more Other +118.7%
Contains more Water +2340.5%
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
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Protein +243.6%
Contains more Fats +54%
Contains more Carbs +221.8%
Contains more Other +118.7%
Contains more Water +2340.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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2
Spread
Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.584
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Spread
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.584

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 11.74g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 7.66g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 17.34g Powdered milk
Carbs 38.42g 11.94g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 235kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 0g Spread
Fiber 0g 0.2g Spread
Calcium 912mg 12mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 0.79mg Spread
Magnesium 85mg 8mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 59mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 110mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 1013mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.34mg 1.02mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.13mg Spread
Manganese 0.04mg 0.026mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg 9.7µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 934IU 87IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 26µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 20IU 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.172mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.134mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 1.73mg Spread
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.43mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.12mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 2µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 1.12µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.6µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.082mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg 0.334mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.334mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg 0.6mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg 0.663mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg 0.196mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.301mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg 0.356mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg 0.279mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 38mg Spread
Saturated Fat 16.742g 5.977g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 7.584g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 2.565g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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

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%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
33%
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 - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.765g)
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 - 642mg)
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/174583/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.