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American cheese vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are American cheese and Dulce de Leche different?

  • American cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • American cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 79% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • American cheese contains 13 times more Sodium than Dulce de Leche. American cheese contains 1671mg of Sodium, while Dulce de Leche contains 129mg.

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Dulce de Leche 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 Calcium +316.3%
Contains more Iron +270.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.1%
Contains more Zinc +215.2%
Contains more Copper +1050%
Contains more Manganese +1950%
Contains more Selenium +648.1%
Contains more Potassium +165.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Calcium +316.3%
Contains more Iron +270.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.1%
Contains more Zinc +215.2%
Contains more Copper +1050%
Contains more Manganese +1950%
Contains more Selenium +648.1%
Contains more Potassium +165.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.2%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.016
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.2%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.016

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +165.1%
Contains more Fats +332.5%
Contains more Water +38%
Contains more Other +286.9%
Contains more Carbs +1395.9%
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Protein +165.1%
Contains more Fats +332.5%
Contains more Water +38%
Contains more Other +286.9%
Contains more Carbs +1395.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +128.8%
Contains more Galactose +836.4%
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +128.8%
Contains more Galactose +836.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
American cheese Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 18.13g 6.84g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 7.35g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 371kcal 315kcal American cheese
Fructose 0g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 2.26g 49.74g American cheese
Calcium 1045mg 251mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.17mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 22mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 193mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 1671mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 2.49mg 0.79mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.004mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.002mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 2.7µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 267IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 74µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.2mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 6IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.016mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.21mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.016mg American cheese
Folate 8µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.31µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.3µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 1.144g 0.364g Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 18.057g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.004g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.009g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 2.143g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.375g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 0.131g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.05g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.005g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Dulce de Leche
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
American cheese
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1542mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.523g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American 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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.