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

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A recap on differences between Swiss cheese and Dulce de Leche

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Dulce de Leche is higher in Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 115% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 11 times less Selenium than Swiss cheese. Swiss cheese contains 30µg of Selenium, while Dulce de Leche contains 2.7µg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, swiss 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 +254.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.4%
Contains more Zinc +453.2%
Contains more Copper +1075%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +1011.1%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +386.1%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Calcium +254.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.4%
Contains more Zinc +453.2%
Contains more Copper +1075%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +1011.1%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +386.1%
Contains less Sodium -31%

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 +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +887.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Equal in Folate - 11
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
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 +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +887.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Equal in Folate - 11
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +294.2%
Contains more Fats +321.6%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Other +70.3%
Contains more Carbs +3743.8%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 +294.2%
Contains more Fats +321.6%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Other +70.3%
Contains more Carbs +3743.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 26.96g 6.84g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 7.35g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 393kcal 315kcal Swiss cheese
Fructose 0g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 0g 49.74g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 251mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.17mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 33mg 22mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 193mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 187mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 4.37mg 0.79mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.004mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.002mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 30µg 2.7µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 267IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 74µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.2mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.016mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.21mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.016mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.31µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.3µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.987g 0.364g Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 18.227g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.009g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 2.143g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.375g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 0.131g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.05g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.001g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.005g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese 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
48%
Swiss cheese
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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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