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

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The main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Condensed milk

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Condensed milk is richer in Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar Cheese is 67% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 5 times more Sodium than Condensed milk. Cheddar Cheese contains 653mg of Sodium, while Condensed milk contains 127mg.

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

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

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.416
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.416

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +189.1%
Contains more Fats +282.9%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Carbs +1660.5%
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
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
Contains more Protein +189.1%
Contains more Fats +282.9%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Contains more Carbs +1660.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Condensed 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
23%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
38%
Condensed milk

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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