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Pudding vs. Drinking water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pudding and drinking water

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, calcium, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B5 in pudding is higher than in drinking water.
  • Pudding covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 13% more than drinking water.
  • Drinking water contains less saturated fat.
  • Pudding has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pudding is 47, while the glycemic index of drinking water is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk and Beverages, water, tap, drinking.

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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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 3.3% 0.27% 0% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +1010%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%

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.
Pudding
12
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 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +820%
Contains more WaterWater +36.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pudding Drinking water
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pudding Drinking water DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0mg 12%
Phosphorus 87mg 0mg 12%
Copper 0.111mg 0.01mg 11%
Calcium 106mg 3mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0g 8%
Carbs 19.64g 0g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0mg 7%
Selenium 3.7µg 0µg 7%
Calories 120kcal 0kcal 6%
Protein 3.16g 0g 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Fats 3.15g 0g 5%
Magnesium 20mg 1mg 5%
Manganese 0.097mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 39µg 0µg 4%
Sodium 98mg 4mg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.01mg 4%
Iron 0.34mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 150mg 0mg 4%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 0g 2%
Choline 11.3mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0mg 2%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0g 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 0g N/A
Sugar 11.96g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pudding Drinking water
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
12%
Pudding
0%
Drinking water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
1%
Drinking water

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Drinking water
Drinking water is cheaper (difference - $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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/nutrients
  2. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/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.