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.
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Calcium
+316.3%
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Iron
+270.6%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Phosphorus
+232.1%
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Zinc
+215.2%
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Copper
+1050%
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Manganese
+1950%
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Selenium
+648.1%
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Potassium
+165.2%
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Sodium
-92.3%
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Calcium
+316.3%
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Iron
+270.6%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Phosphorus
+232.1%
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Zinc
+215.2%
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Copper
+1050%
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Manganese
+1950%
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Selenium
+648.1%
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Potassium
+165.2%
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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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Vitamin A
+253.9%
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Vitamin E
+300%
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Vitamin D
+200%
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Vitamin B6
+237.5%
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Vitamin B12
+383.9%
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Vitamin K
+100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+73.1%
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Vitamin B3
+176.3%
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Vitamin B5
+107.2%
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Folate
+37.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.016
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Vitamin A
+253.9%
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Vitamin E
+300%
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Vitamin D
+200%
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Vitamin B6
+237.5%
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Vitamin B12
+383.9%
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Vitamin K
+100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+73.1%
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Vitamin B3
+176.3%
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Vitamin B5
+107.2%
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Folate
+37.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.016
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+165.1%
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Fats
+332.5%
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Water
+38%
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Other
+286.9%
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Carbs
+1395.9%
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
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6.77 g
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
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Protein
+165.1%
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Fats
+332.5%
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Water
+38%
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+286.9%
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Carbs
+1395.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+284.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+242.9%
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Saturated Fat
-74.9%
Saturated Fat:
18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.286 g
Saturated Fat:
4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.375 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+284.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+242.9%
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Saturated Fat
-74.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Lactose
+128.8%
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Galactose
+836.4%
Starch:
0 g
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0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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
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Lactose
+128.8%
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+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.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 3.7g | 55.35g | |
Protein | 18.13g | 6.84g | |
Fats | 31.79g | 7.35g | |
Carbs | 3.7g | 55.35g | |
Calories | 371kcal | 315kcal | |
Fructose | 0g | 0.32g | |
Sugar | 2.26g | 49.74g | |
Calcium | 1045mg | 251mg | |
Iron | 0.63mg | 0.17mg | |
Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | |
Phosphorus | 641mg | 193mg | |
Potassium | 132mg | 350mg | |
Sodium | 1671mg | 129mg | |
Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.79mg | |
Copper | 0.046mg | 0.004mg | |
Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.002mg | |
Selenium | 20.2µg | 2.7µg | |
Vitamin A | 945IU | 267IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 250µg | 74µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.2mg | |
Vitamin D | 23IU | 6IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.016mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.405mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.21mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.835mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.016mg | |
Folate | 8µg | 11µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.31µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.3µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.232mg | ||
Threonine | 0.772mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.938mg | ||
Leucine | 1.716mg | ||
Lysine | 1.516mg | ||
Methionine | 0.475mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | ||
Valine | 1.187mg | ||
Histidine | 0.546mg | ||
Cholesterol | 100mg | 29mg | |
Trans Fat | 1.144g | 0.364g | |
Saturated Fat | 18.057g | 4.534g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.004g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.009g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.236g | 2.143g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.375g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.001g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 0.131g | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.05g | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.005g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1542mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.523g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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