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Dulce de Leche vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dulce de Leche and Cheddar Cheese

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Choline, yet Cheddar Cheese is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar Cheese is 72% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 5 times more Choline than Cheddar Cheese. Dulce de Leche contains 89.1mg of Choline, while Cheddar Cheese contains 16.5mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 Iron +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +360.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Calcium +182.9%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.8%
Contains more Zinc +360.8%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Contains more Selenium +955.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +360.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Calcium +182.9%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.8%
Contains more Zinc +360.8%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Contains more Selenium +955.6%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +255%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +255%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +84.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1691.3%
Contains more Protein +234.4%
Contains more Fats +353.2%
Contains more Water +28.9%
Contains more Other +112%
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
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +1691.3%
Contains more Protein +234.4%
Contains more Fats +353.2%
Contains more Water +28.9%
Contains more Other +112%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +331.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.9%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +331.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +553.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +4000%
Contains more Galactose +930%
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
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +553.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +4000%
Contains more Galactose +930%

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 Cheddar 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 3.09g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 7.35g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 55.35g 3.09g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0.32g 0g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 251mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.14mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 193mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 350mg 76mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 653mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.004mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 2.7µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 267IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 6IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.059mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.41mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 11µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 29mg 99mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g 0.917g Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 4.534g 18.867g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese
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
Dulce de Leche Cheddar 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.333g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.