Colby cheese vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between colby cheese and powdered milk
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, potassium, calcium, vitamin B1, choline, and vitamin B6 in powdered milk is higher than in colby cheese.
- Powdered milk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 101% more than colby cheese.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, colby 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 IronIron | +61.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +226.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +947.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +221.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +594.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +981.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +282.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +291.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +662.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1446.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1394.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.218 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.2% |
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 B12 | 0.83µg | 3.25µg | 101% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.375mg | 1.205mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 457mg | 776mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 2.271mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 1330mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 685mg | 912mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.283mg | 22% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 117.4mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.302mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 20.218g | 16.742g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 85mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 2.57g | 38.42g | 12% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 371mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Fats | 32.11g | 26.71g | 8% |
| Calories | 394kcal | 496kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 23.76g | 26.32g | 5% |
| Folate | 18µg | 37µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.646mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.28g | 7.924g | 3% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 16.3µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.953g | 0.665g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.07mg | 3.34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 20IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 258µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.57g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.52g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.845mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.475mg | 1.592mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.275mg | 2.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.978mg | 2.087mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.622mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.251mg | 1.271mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.586mg | 1.762mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.834mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
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
28%
93%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.476g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Colby cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)