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Yogurt vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yogurt and Powdered milk different?

  • Powdered milk is higher than Yogurt in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 104% more than Yogurt.
  • Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol.

Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D types were used in this article.

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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.
Yogurt
Yogurt
1
:
9
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Calcium +729.1%
Contains more Iron +571.4%
Contains more Magnesium +672.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +474.8%
Contains more Potassium +843.3%
Contains more Zinc +542.3%
Contains more Copper +370.6%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +68%
Yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Calcium +729.1%
Contains more Iron +571.4%
Contains more Magnesium +672.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +474.8%
Contains more Potassium +843.3%
Contains more Zinc +542.3%
Contains more Copper +370.6%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +68%

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.
Yogurt
Yogurt
0
:
12
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Vitamin A +23250%
Contains more Vitamin E +5700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +586.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +379.4%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Powdered milk
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +23250%
Contains more Vitamin E +5700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +586.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +379.4%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
1
:
4
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Water +3345.3%
Contains more Protein +158.3%
Contains more Fats +6748.7%
Contains more Carbs +967.2%
Contains more Other +744.4%
Yogurt
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Powdered milk
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 Water +3345.3%
Contains more Protein +158.3%
Contains more Fats +6748.7%
Contains more Carbs +967.2%
Contains more Other +744.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
Yogurt
1
:
2
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14850.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5441.7%
Yogurt
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14850.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5441.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yogurt Powdered milk
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 Yogurt Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 10.19g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 0.39g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 3.6g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 59kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 3.24g 38.42g Yogurt
Calcium 110mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.07mg 0.47mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 11mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 135mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 141mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 36mg 371mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.017mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.009mg 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 9.7µg 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 4IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 7µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 5mg 97mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 0.117g 16.742g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.665g Powdered milk
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt Powdered milk
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
17%
Yogurt
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.625g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.