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American cheese vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between American cheese and Milk

  • Milk has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Iron.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 92% more than Milk.
  • Milk contains 38 times less Sodium than American cheese. American cheese contains 1671mg of Sodium, while Milk contains 44mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and 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
8
:
2
Milk
Milk
Contains more Calcium +736%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +574.7%
Contains more Zinc +492.9%
Contains more Copper +360%
Contains more Manganese +1266.7%
Contains more Selenium +512.1%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Calcium +736%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +574.7%
Contains more Zinc +492.9%
Contains more Copper +360%
Contains more Manganese +1266.7%
Contains more Selenium +512.1%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%

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
8
:
3
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +438%
Contains more Fats +3177.3%
Contains more Other +802.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Water +127%
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
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +438%
Contains more Fats +3177.3%
Contains more Other +802.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Water +127%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2873.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3574.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2873.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3574.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
1
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +141.9%
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +141.9%

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 Milk
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 American cheese Milk Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 4.99g Milk
Protein 18.13g 3.37g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 0.97g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 4.99g Milk
Calories 371kcal 42kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 5.2g American cheese
Calcium 1045mg 125mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.03mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 11mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 95mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 150mg Milk
Sodium 1671mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 2.49mg 0.42mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.01mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.003mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 3.3µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 196IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 58µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.01mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg Milk
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.185mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.093mg Milk
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.361mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.037mg American cheese
Folate 8µg 5µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.47µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.043mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.143mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.174mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 0.319mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.282mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.088mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.174mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.22mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.101mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 5mg Milk
Trans Fat 1.144g Milk
Saturated Fat 18.057g 0.633g 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 0.277g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.035g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 0.027g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.004g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1627mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.424g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American 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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.