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Condensed milk vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Condensed milk and Cheddar Cheese

  • Condensed milk is richer in Choline, yet Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar Cheese is 67% higher.
  • Condensed milk contains 5 times more Choline than Cheddar Cheese. Condensed milk contains 89.1mg of Choline, while Cheddar Cheese contains 16.5mg.
  • Condensed milk contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +388.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.8%
Contains more Zinc +287.2%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Selenium +92.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 86% 8% 19% 109% 33% 17% 26% 5% 1% 81%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +388.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.8%
Contains more Zinc +287.2%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Selenium +92.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1660.5%
Contains more Protein +189.1%
Contains more Fats +282.9%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Other +102.7%
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
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +1660.5%
Contains more Protein +189.1%
Contains more Fats +282.9%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Other +102.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +281%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.7%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.486 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.337 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +281%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +321.7%

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Condensed milk Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 54.4g 3.09g Condensed milk
Protein 7.91g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 8.7g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 54.4g 3.09g Condensed milk
Calories 321kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 54.4g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 284mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.19mg 0.14mg Condensed milk
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 253mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 371mg 76mg Condensed milk
Sodium 127mg 653mg Condensed milk
Zinc 0.94mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.015mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.006mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 14.8µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 267IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 6IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.029mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B2 0.416mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.059mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.41mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 11µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0.6µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.357mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.479mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.775mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.627mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.198mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.529mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.214mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 34mg 99mg Condensed milk
Trans Fat 0.917g Condensed milk
Saturated Fat 5.486g 18.867g Condensed milk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.427g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Condensed milk Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Condensed milk
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.381g)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese 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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.