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White bread vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between white bread and powdered milk

  • White bread has more iron and vitamin B3, while powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 135% higher.
  • Powdered milk contains 8 times less iron than white bread. White bread contains 3.61mg of iron, while powdered milk contains 0.47mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in white bread is lower.
  • Powdered milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 IronIron +668.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1240%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +269.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +955.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +351.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +691.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.3%

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% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +639.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +704.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 CarbsCarbs +28.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1374.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.4%
Contains more FatsFats +702.1%
Contains more OtherOther +207.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -95.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1222.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White bread Powdered milk
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 White bread Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Phosphorus 98mg 776mg 97%
Calcium 144mg 912mg 77%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 1.205mg 74%
Saturated fat 0.698g 16.742g 73%
Iron 3.61mg 0.47mg 39%
Fats 3.33g 26.71g 36%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 2.271mg 35%
Potassium 126mg 1330mg 35%
Protein 8.85g 26.32g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 258µg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0.646mg 26%
Zinc 0.74mg 3.34mg 24%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.04mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.283mg 21%
Folate 111µg 37µg 19%
Choline 14.6mg 117.4mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 7.924g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.302mg 17%
Magnesium 23mg 85mg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Calories 266kcal 496kcal 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Selenium 22µg 16.3µg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.665g 6%
Sodium 490mg 371mg 5%
Carbs 49.42g 38.42g 4%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Copper 0.101mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.58mg 2%
Net carbs 46.72g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 5.67g 38.42g N/A
Trans fat 0.027g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

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White bread Powdered milk
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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
33%
White bread
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.044g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.