Whey vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between whey and powdered milk?
- Whey has less vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and selenium than powdered milk.
- Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 124% higher.
- Whey contains less cholesterol.
- Powdered milk has a lower glycemic index than whey.
We used Whey, sweet, fluid and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 less SodiumSodium | -85.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +962.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1840.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +726.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +683.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2469.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1587% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +757.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +686.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +662.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +773% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +493% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +874.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1060.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +633.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3670% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2996.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7319.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +647.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1047.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
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 | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7824% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5945.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 3.25µg | 124% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 776mg | 104% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 912mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 1.205mg | 81% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 16.742g | 75% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 26.32g | 51% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 26.71g | 41% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 2.271mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 1330mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 3.34mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 258µg | 28% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 16.3µg | 26% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 496kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.302mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.283mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 7.924g | 20% |
| Choline | 16mg | 117.4mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 85mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 371mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 5.14g | 38.42g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 8.6mg | 9% |
| Folate | 1µg | 37µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.47mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.665g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 0.646mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 5.14g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 1.592mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 2.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 2.087mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 1.271mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 1.762mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
93%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.512g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins