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

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How are Dulce de Leche and American cheese different?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, while American cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • American cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 79% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than American cheese. Dulce de Leche contains 0.405mg of Vitamin B2, while American cheese contains 0.234mg.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol.

Dulce de Leche and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
2
:
8
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Potassium +165.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
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%
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Potassium +165.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
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%

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.
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
6
:
6
American cheese
American cheese
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%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015
Dulce de Leche
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%
American cheese
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%
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%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
1
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +1395.9%
Contains more Protein +165.1%
Contains more Fats +332.5%
Contains more Water +38%
Contains more Other +286.9%
Dulce de Leche
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
American cheese
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
Contains more Carbs +1395.9%
Contains more Protein +165.1%
Contains more Fats +332.5%
Contains more Water +38%
Contains more Other +286.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
1
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.9%
Dulce de Leche
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
5
:
0
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +128.8%
Contains more Galactose +836.4%
Dulce de Leche
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
American cheese
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
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.
Dulce de Leche American cheese
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 Dulce de Leche American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 3.7g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 7.35g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 55.35g 3.7g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 371kcal American cheese
Fructose 0.32g 0g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 2.26g American cheese
Calcium 251mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.63mg American cheese
Magnesium 22mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 193mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 350mg 132mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 1671mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.004mg 0.046mg American cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 2.7µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 267IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 6IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.015mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.234mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.076mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.403mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.054mg American cheese
Folate 11µg 8µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.6µg 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 29mg 100mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g 1.144g Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 4.534g 18.057g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.