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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +226.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +907.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +415% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +463.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +459.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +116.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +362.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +224.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +19% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1503.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +938.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~16.742g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.924g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 1.205mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 3.25µg | 73% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 371mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 2.271mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 1330mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.283mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 776mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.302mg | 19% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 26.32g | 16% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 117.4mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 85mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 912mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 38.42g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 3.34mg | 8% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 26.71g | 8% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 16.3µg | 7% |
| Folate | 8µg | 37µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 16.742g | 6% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 496kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.646mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.665g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 258µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 7.924g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.592mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 2.087mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 1.271mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.762mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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93%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.