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

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A recap on differences between Dulce de Leche and Muenster cheese

  • Dulce de Leche has more Choline, however, Muenster cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 73% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Muenster cheese contains 6 times less Choline than Dulce de Leche. Dulce de Leche contains 89.1mg of Choline, while Muenster cheese contains 15.4mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Cheese, muenster.

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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
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +141.2%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.5%
Contains more Zinc +255.7%
Contains more Copper +675%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +141.2%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.5%
Contains more Zinc +255.7%
Contains more Copper +675%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +437%

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
5
:
7
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +279%
Contains more Vitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +374.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +92.3%
Equal in Folate - 12
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%
Muenster cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +279%
Contains more Vitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +374.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +92.3%
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
1
:
4
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +4842%
Contains more Protein +242.3%
Contains more Fats +308.7%
Contains more Water +45.5%
Contains more Other +109.1%
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
Muenster cheese
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more Carbs +4842%
Contains more Protein +242.3%
Contains more Fats +308.7%
Contains more Water +45.5%
Contains more Other +109.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
1
:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +306.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.3%
Dulce de Leche
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +306.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.3%

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 Muenster cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 1.12g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 7.35g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 55.35g 1.12g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Calcium 251mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 193mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 350mg 134mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 628mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.004mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.008mg Muenster cheese
Selenium 2.7µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 267IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 6IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.013mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.32mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.103mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.19mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.056mg Muenster cheese
Folate 11µg 12µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 29mg 96mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 4.534g 19.113g 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 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.661g Muenster cheese
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 Muenster 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%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.579g)
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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.