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

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Important differences between Cream cheese and Dulce de Leche

  • Cream cheese has more Vitamin A, and Selenium, however, Dulce de Leche has more Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Choline, and Potassium.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 78% more.
  • Cream cheese has 4 times more Vitamin A than Dulce de Leche. Cream cheese has 308µg of Vitamin A, while Dulce de Leche has 74µg.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cream 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more CopperCopper +350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.2%
Contains more IronIron +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +58%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 16% 4% 6% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +330%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 FatsFats +368.6%
Contains more WaterWater +83.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +902.7%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
64% 30% 5%
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 +315.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +295.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +30.9%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Dulce de Leche Opinion
Calories 350kcal 315kcal Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 34.44g 7.35g Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Net carbs 5.52g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 5.52g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 101mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 9mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Calcium 97mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 132mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.11mg 0.17mg Dulce de Leche
Sugar 3.76g 49.74g Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.004mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 314mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 1111IU 267IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 308µg 74µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.2mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Manganese 0.011mg 0.002mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 2.7µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.016mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.21mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.016mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.3µg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Cream cheese
Choline 27.2mg 89.1mg Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 20.213g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 2.143g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.375g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Fructose 0g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.05g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.009g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.005g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 0.131g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Dulce de Leche
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Cream cheese
22%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.679g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.