American cheese vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are American cheese and dulce de Leche different?
- American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A, while dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2.
- American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 79% more than dulce de Leche.
- American cheese contains 13 times more sodium than dulce de Leche. American cheese contains 1671mg of sodium, while dulce de Leche contains 129mg.
- Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index (42) than American cheese (27).
Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Dulce de Leche 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +316.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +270.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1050% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +232.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1950% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +648.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +165.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +237.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +237.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +383.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +146.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +332.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +286.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1395.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +284.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +128.8% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +836.4% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 251mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 129mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 193mg | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 4.534g | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.31µg | 50% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 7.35g | 38% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 2.7µg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 29mg | 24% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 6.84g | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 74µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 55.35g | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.79mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 2.143g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.405mg | 13% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 89.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.835mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 350mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.375g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.004mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 315kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.002mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 6IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0.364g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 0.131g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.523g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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