Condensed milk vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are condensed milk and American cheese different?
- Condensed milk is richer in vitamin B2, while American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium.
- American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 76% more than condensed milk.
- Condensed milk contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than American cheese. Condensed milk contains 0.416mg of vitamin B2, while American cheese contains 0.234mg.
- Condensed milk is lower in cholesterol.
- Condensed milk has a higher glycemic index (61) than American cheese (27).
Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +181.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +268% |
| Contains more IronIron | +231.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +206.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +164.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +583.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +146.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +237.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +240.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +333.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
8.7 g
Carbs:
54.4 g
Water:
27.16 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1370.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +265.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +269.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.337 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +239.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +281.6% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 284mg | 1045mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 1671mg | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 5.486g | 18.057g | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 253mg | 641mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.44µg | 1.5µg | 44% |
| Fats | 8.7g | 31.79g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 100mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 250µg | 20% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 18.13g | 20% |
| Carbs | 54.4g | 3.7g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.427g | 8.236g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.416mg | 0.234mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 2.49mg | 14% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 36.2mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 14.8µg | 20.2µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 132mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 0.403mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.19mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.337g | 1.286g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calories | 321kcal | 371kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.015mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 23IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.4g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 54.4g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.112mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.357mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.479mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.627mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.198mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.382mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.529mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.214mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | 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
26%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1544mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Condensed milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.571g)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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