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Pudding vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pudding and powdered milk

  • Pudding contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and selenium than powdered milk.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 123% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pudding is lower.
  • Powdered milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of pudding is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +760.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +786.7%
Contains more IronIron +38.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +595.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +792%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +340.5%

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.
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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +644.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +667.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +596.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +906.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +948.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +825%
Contains more CholineCholine +938.9%

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
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
Contains more WaterWater +2860.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +732.9%
Contains more FatsFats +747.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.6%
Contains more OtherOther +560.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +867.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pudding Powdered milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 3.25µg 123%
Phosphorus 87mg 776mg 98%
Calcium 106mg 912mg 81%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 1.205mg 81%
Saturated fat 1.81g 16.742g 68%
Protein 3.16g 26.32g 46%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 2.271mg 39%
Fats 3.15g 26.71g 36%
Potassium 150mg 1330mg 35%
Cholesterol 9mg 97mg 29%
Zinc 0.48mg 3.34mg 26%
Vitamin A 39µg 258µg 24%
Selenium 3.7µg 16.3µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.302mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.283mg 20%
Choline 11.3mg 117.4mg 19%
Calories 120kcal 496kcal 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 7.924g 18%
Magnesium 20mg 85mg 15%
Sodium 98mg 371mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Folate 4µg 37µg 8%
Carbs 19.64g 38.42g 6%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.58mg 3%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.5µg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0.665g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.646mg 3%
Vitamin D 44IU 20IU 3%
Copper 0.111mg 0.08mg 3%
Manganese 0.097mg 0.04mg 2%
Iron 0.34mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg 2%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 11.96g 38.42g N/A
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.932g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/nutrients
  2. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.