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Condensed milk vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Condensed milk and Cheese

  • Condensed milk is richer in Choline, yet Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheese is 67% higher.
  • Condensed milk contains 5 times more Choline than Cheese. Condensed milk contains 89.1mg of Choline, while Cheese contains 16.5mg.
  • Condensed milk contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Cheese
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.2%
Contains more IronIron +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 16% 3.2% 6% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Cheese
Cheese
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +440%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.428mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Cheese
Cheese
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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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1660.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.1%
Contains more FatsFats +282.9%
Contains more WaterWater +36.3%
Contains more OtherOther +102.7%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Condensed milk Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Condensed milk Cheese Opinion
Calories 321kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 7.91g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 8.7g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Condensed milk
Net carbs 54.4g 3.09g Condensed milk
Carbs 54.4g 3.09g Condensed milk
Cholesterol 34mg 99mg Condensed milk
Vitamin D 6IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Cheese
Calcium 284mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 371mg 76mg Condensed milk
Iron 0.19mg 0.14mg Condensed milk
Sugar 54.4g 0.48g Cheese
Copper 0.015mg 0.03mg Cheese
Zinc 0.94mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 253mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 127mg 653mg Condensed milk
Vitamin A 267IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 74µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.006mg 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 14.8µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.029mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B2 0.416mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.059mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.41mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.066mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 0.6µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 11µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Condensed milk
Choline 89.1mg 16.5mg Condensed milk
Saturated Fat 5.486g 18.867g Condensed milk
Monounsaturated Fat 2.427g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.357mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.479mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 0.775mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.627mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.198mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.529mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.214mg 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Condensed milk Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Condensed milk
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Condensed milk
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
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?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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