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Condensed milk vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Condensed milk and Butter

  • Condensed milk has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline, however, Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Butter covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 225% more than Condensed milk.
  • Butter has 15 times less Selenium than Condensed milk. Condensed milk has 14.8µg of Selenium, while Butter has 1µg.
  • Condensed milk contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened and Butter, without salt.

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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.
Condensed milk
Condensed milk
8
:
2
Butter
Butter
Contains more Calcium +1083.3%
Contains more Iron +850%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +954.2%
Contains more Potassium +1445.8%
Contains more Zinc +944.4%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +1380%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.016
Condensed milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 86% 8% 19% 109% 33% 17% 26% 5% 1% 81%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1083.3%
Contains more Iron +850%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +954.2%
Contains more Potassium +1445.8%
Contains more Zinc +944.4%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +1380%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.016

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.
Condensed milk
Condensed milk
9
:
3
Butter
Butter
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1600%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +836%
Contains more Vitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%
Condensed milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 23% 96% 4% 45% 12% 9% 56% 2%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1600%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +836%
Contains more Vitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin K +1066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Condensed milk
Condensed milk
4
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains more Protein +830.6%
Contains more Carbs +90566.7%
Contains more Water +51.4%
Contains more Other +4475%
Contains more Fats +832.3%
Condensed milk
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +830.6%
Contains more Carbs +90566.7%
Contains more Water +51.4%
Contains more Other +4475%
Contains more Fats +832.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Condensed milk
Condensed milk
1
:
2
Butter
Butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +865.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +793.2%
Condensed milk
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.486 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.337 g
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +865.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +793.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Condensed milk Butter Opinion
Net carbs 54.4g 0.06g Condensed milk
Protein 7.91g 0.85g Condensed milk
Fats 8.7g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 54.4g 0.06g Condensed milk
Calories 321kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 54.4g 0.06g Butter
Calcium 284mg 24mg Condensed milk
Iron 0.19mg 0.02mg Condensed milk
Magnesium 26mg 2mg Condensed milk
Phosphorus 253mg 24mg Condensed milk
Potassium 371mg 24mg Condensed milk
Sodium 127mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 0.94mg 0.09mg Condensed milk
Copper 0.015mg 0.016mg Butter
Manganese 0.006mg 0.004mg Condensed milk
Selenium 14.8µg 1µg Condensed milk
Vitamin A 267IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.16mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Condensed milk
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Condensed milk
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.005mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B2 0.416mg 0.034mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.042mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.11mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.003mg Condensed milk
Folate 11µg 3µg Condensed milk
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.17µg Condensed milk
Vitamin K 0.6µg 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.012mg Condensed milk
Threonine 0.357mg 0.038mg Condensed milk
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0.051mg Condensed milk
Leucine 0.775mg 0.083mg Condensed milk
Lysine 0.627mg 0.067mg Condensed milk
Methionine 0.198mg 0.021mg Condensed milk
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.041mg Condensed milk
Valine 0.529mg 0.057mg Condensed milk
Histidine 0.214mg 0.023mg Condensed milk
Cholesterol 34mg 215mg Condensed milk
Saturated Fat 5.486g 50.489g Condensed milk
Monounsaturated Fat 2.427g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

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is better in case of low diet
Condensed milk Butter
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
23%
Condensed milk
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Condensed milk
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 45.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.6)

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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/nutrients
  2. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.