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American cheese vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between American cheese and Powdered milk

  • American cheese has less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Magnesium.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 75% more than American cheese.
  • Powdered milk contains 5 times less Sodium than American cheese. American cheese contains 1671mg of Sodium, while Powdered milk contains 371mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
American cheese
American cheese
4
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6
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Calcium +14.6%
Contains more Iron +34%
Contains more Selenium +23.9%
Contains more Magnesium +226.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +907.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains more Calcium +14.6%
Contains more Iron +34%
Contains more Selenium +23.9%
Contains more Magnesium +226.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +907.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04

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.
American cheese
American cheese
4
:
8
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Vitamin E +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +463.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +459.3%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 934
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
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 E +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +463.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +459.3%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 934

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Fats +19%
Contains more Water +1503.6%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Carbs +938.4%
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 Fats +19%
Contains more Water +1503.6%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Carbs +938.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.742
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.742
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 18.13g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 31.79g 26.71g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 371kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 2.26g 38.42g American cheese
Calcium 1045mg 912mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.47mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 641mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 132mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 1671mg 371mg Powdered milk
Zinc 2.49mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.046mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.041mg 0.04mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 16.3µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 934IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.58mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 20IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 8µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.2µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 0.772mg 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 1.716mg 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 1.516mg 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.475mg 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.187mg 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.546mg 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 100mg 97mg Powdered milk
Trans Fat 1.144g Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 18.057g 16.742g Powdered milk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 7.924g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.665g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
32%
American cheese
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1300mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.