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Powdered milk vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are powdered milk and waffle different?

  • Powdered milk is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, and zinc; however, waffle is richer in selenium and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 125% higher.
  • Powdered milk contains 8 times more potassium than waffle. While powdered milk contains 1330mg of potassium, waffle contains only 159mg.
  • Waffle has less saturated fat.
  • Powdered milk has a lower glycemic index (32) than waffle (76).

Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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.
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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +347.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +736.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +391.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +308.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.4%
Contains more IronIron +391.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +562.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.4%

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%
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2050%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +220.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.263mg

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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.2%
Contains more FatsFats +89.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.8%
Contains more OtherOther +96.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1600.4%

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +920.3%

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 Waffle
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Waffle DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.25µg 125%
Phosphorus 776mg 190mg 84%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.347mg 66%
Calcium 912mg 255mg 66%
Saturated fat 16.742g 2.866g 63%
Selenium 16.3µg 46.2µg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 6.785g 41%
Protein 26.32g 7.9g 37%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.485mg 36%
Potassium 1330mg 159mg 34%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.68mg 24%
Iron 0.47mg 2.31mg 23%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Vitamin A 258µg 65µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.056mg 19%
Fats 26.71g 14.1g 19%
Magnesium 85mg 19mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 3.521g 11%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.265mg 10%
Calories 496kcal 291kcal 10%
Cholesterol 97mg 69mg 9%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0.4mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 2.073mg 9%
Sodium 371mg 511mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Folate 37µg 46µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.263mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg 2%
Carbs 38.42g 32.9g 2%
Net carbs 38.42g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.876g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.