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

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Important differences between Dulce de Leche and Mozzarella

  • Dulce de Leche has more Choline, and Potassium, however, Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 48% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has 5 times more Choline than Mozzarella. Dulce de Leche has 89.1mg of Choline, while Mozzarella has 18.4mg.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol.

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

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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 Potassium +268.4%
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%
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 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Potassium +268.4%
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%

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 E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
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%
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 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1685.5%
Contains more Protein +302%
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Contains more Water +73.8%
Contains more Other +37.1%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +1685.5%
Contains more Protein +302%
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Contains more Water +73.8%
Contains more Other +37.1%

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 Mozzarella
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 Dulce de Leche Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 3.1g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 7.35g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 55.35g 3.1g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 280kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 1.23g Mozzarella
Calcium 251mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.17mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 22mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 193mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 350mg 95mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.79mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.004mg 0.027mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.002mg Dulce de Leche
Selenium 2.7µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 267IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.15mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.02mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.34mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.12mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 11µg 9µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Cholesterol 29mg 54mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 4.534g 10.867g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.509g 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
Dulce de Leche Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
66%
Mozzarella

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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