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Powdered milk vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between powdered milk and cheese sandwich

  • Powdered milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, cheese sandwich is higher in manganese and iron.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 130% more than cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 14 times less cholesterol than powdered milk. Powdered milk contains 97mg of cholesterol, while cheese sandwich contains 7mg.
  • The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +347.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +334.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
Contains more IronIron +457.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2607.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.1%

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2608.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393%
Contains more FolateFolate +73%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.6%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.5%
Contains more WaterWater +29.6%
~equal in Fats ~25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1278.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Powdered milk Cheese sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.12µg 130%
Calcium 912mg 204mg 71%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.427mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 9.166g 57%
Saturated fat 16.742g 4.129g 57%
Phosphorus 776mg 382mg 56%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.083mg 45%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.622mg 33%
Protein 26.32g 9.8g 33%
Cholesterol 97mg 7mg 30%
Potassium 1330mg 306mg 30%
Iron 0.47mg 2.62mg 27%
Vitamin A 258µg 21µg 26%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.87mg 22%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Sodium 371mg 839mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 3.185mg 16%
Selenium 16.3µg 24.3µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Copper 0.08mg 0.16mg 9%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 1.5mg 8%
Magnesium 85mg 54mg 7%
Carbs 38.42g 58.2g 7%
Folate 37µg 64µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 10.351g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.358mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.261mg 3%
Fats 26.71g 25g 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Calories 496kcal 497kcal 0%
Net carbs 38.42g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Cheese sandwich
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
93%
Powdered milk
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 468mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.613g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.