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Mozzarella vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mozzarella and Dulce de Leche

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Dulce de Leche has more Choline, and Potassium.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 48% more.
  • Mozzarella has 6 times more Selenium than Dulce de Leche. Mozzarella has 15.7µg of Selenium, while Dulce de Leche has 2.7µg.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Dulce de Leche.

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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 +191.2%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Zinc +296.2%
Contains more Copper +575%
Contains more Selenium +481.5%
Contains more Potassium +268.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Calcium +191.2%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Zinc +296.2%
Contains more Copper +575%
Contains more Selenium +481.5%
Contains more Potassium +268.4%

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 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Folate +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +302%
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Contains more Water +73.8%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Carbs +1685.5%
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +302%
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Contains more Water +73.8%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Carbs +1685.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 27.5g 6.84g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 7.35g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 280kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 1.23g 49.74g Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 251mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.17mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 22mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 193mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 16mg 129mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 0.79mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.004mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.002mg Dulce de Leche
Selenium 15.7µg 2.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 267IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 74µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 13IU 6IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.016mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.21mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.016mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.31µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.3µg Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 2.143g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.375g Mozzarella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.333g)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.

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