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Powdered milk vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Powdered milk and Whey?

  • Whey has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Powdered milk.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 124% higher.
  • Powdered milk has 86 times more Vitamin A RAE than Whey. Powdered milk has 258µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Whey has 3µg.
  • Whey contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Whey, sweet, fluid types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1840.4%
Contains more Iron +683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1587%
Contains more Potassium +726.1%
Contains more Zinc +2469.2%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Selenium +757.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +1840.4%
Contains more Iron +683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +962.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1587%
Contains more Potassium +726.1%
Contains more Zinc +2469.2%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Selenium +757.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +7683.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +686.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +662.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +773%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +493%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +874.2%
Contains more Folate +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1060.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7683.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +686.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +662.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +773%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +493%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +874.2%
Contains more Folate +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1060.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2996.5%
Contains more Fats +7319.4%
Contains more Carbs +647.5%
Contains more Other +1047.2%
Contains more Water +3670%
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
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +2996.5%
Contains more Fats +7319.4%
Contains more Carbs +647.5%
Contains more Other +1047.2%
Contains more Water +3670%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7824%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5945.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7824%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5945.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Whey Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 5.14g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 0.85g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 0.36g Powdered milk
Carbs 38.42g 5.14g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 27kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 5.14g Whey
Calcium 912mg 47mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 0.06mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 85mg 8mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 46mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 161mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 3.34mg 0.13mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.004mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.04mg 0.001mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg 1.9µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 934IU 12IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0.1mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.036mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.158mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.074mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.383mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.031mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 1µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.28µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.013mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg 0.054mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.047mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg 0.078mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg 0.068mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg 0.016mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.027mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg 0.046mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg 0.016mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 16.742g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 0.1g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.011g Powdered milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.512g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.