Cheese vs Milk

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles with each winning in different categories. Your choice should depend on your specific dietary goals and preferences. Cheese has 402 calories while Milk has 61 calories per 100g.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Milk

61 kcal

More Protein

Cheese

23g

More Fiber

Cheese

0g

Less Sugar

Cheese

0.7g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Cheese
402
Milk
61
Proteinper 100g
Cheese
23g
Milk
3.2g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Cheese
3.4g
Milk
4.8g
Fatper 100g
Cheese
33g
Milk
3.3g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCheeseMilkDifference
Calories402kcal61kcal+341.0kcal
Protein23g3.2g+19.8g
Carbohydrates3.4g4.8g-1.4g
Fat33g3.3g+29.7g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0.7g4.8g-4.1g
Sodium714mg44mg+670.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Cheese

Per 100g:402 calories
Per cup (150g):603 calories
Per serving (85g):342 calories

Milk

Per 100g:61 calories
Per cup (150g):92 calories
Per serving (85g):52 calories

Diet Compatibility

Cheese

KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinVegetarian

Milk

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Cheese

  • Higher in protein (23g vs 3.2g)
  • More fiber (0g vs 0g)
  • Lower in carbs (3.4g vs 4.8g)
  • Less sugar (0.7g vs 4.8g)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Milk

  • Lower in calories (61 vs 402)
  • Lower sodium (44mg vs 714mg)

Common Uses

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