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Powdered milk vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between powdered milk and agave nectar

  • Agave nectar contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, zinc, selenium, and magnesium than powdered milk.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 135% higher.
  • Powdered milk has a higher glycemic index than agave nectar.

Food types used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +8400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33150%
Contains more IronIron +422.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +788.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +33300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +858.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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.
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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3125%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +630.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +782.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +922.7%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.689mg

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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29144.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5835.6%
Contains more OtherOther +3953.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.8%
Contains more WaterWater +828.7%

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 Agave nectar
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Agave nectar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0µg 135%
Phosphorus 776mg 1mg 111%
Calcium 912mg 1mg 91%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.165mg 80%
Saturated fat 16.742g 0g 76%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Protein 26.32g 0.09g 52%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 45%
Fats 26.71g 0.45g 40%
Potassium 1330mg 4mg 39%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.01mg 30%
Vitamin A 258µg 8µg 28%
Selenium 16.3µg 1.7µg 27%
Magnesium 85mg 1mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 0g 20%
Choline 117.4mg 13.3mg 19%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 22.5µg 17%
Sodium 371mg 4mg 16%
Carbs 38.42g 76.37g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.122mg 13%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 17mg 9%
Calories 496kcal 310kcal 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0.009mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.234mg 5%
Iron 0.47mg 0.09mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.98mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.005mg 2%
Folate 37µg 30µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 68.03g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.689mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Agave nectar
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
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.61g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.