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

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What are the main differences between brunost and dulce de Leche?

  • Dulce de Leche has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, and selenium than brunost.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% higher.
  • Brunost has 20 times more vitamin B1 than dulce de Leche. Brunost has 0.315mg of vitamin B1, while dulce de Leche has 0.016mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less sodium.
  • Brunost has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

We used Cheese, gjetost and Dulce de Leche types in this comparison.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +302.6%
Contains more IronIron +205.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +437%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%

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.
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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
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% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1593.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +680.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 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 ProteinProtein +41.1%
Contains more FatsFats +301.5%
Contains more OtherOther +171.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.8%
Contains more WaterWater +113.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 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 +267.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Brunost 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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.31µg 88%
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.405mg 75%
Saturated fat 19.16g 4.534g 66%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.835mg 50%
Phosphorus 444mg 193mg 36%
Fats 29.51g 7.35g 34%
Potassium 1409mg 350mg 31%
Vitamin A 334µg 74µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.016mg 25%
Cholesterol 94mg 29mg 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.016mg 20%
Sodium 600mg 129mg 20%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Calcium 400mg 251mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.879g 2.143g 14%
Magnesium 70mg 22mg 11%
Calories 466kcal 315kcal 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.004mg 8%
Protein 9.65g 6.84g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.21mg 4%
Carbs 42.65g 55.35g 4%
Iron 0.52mg 0.17mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.375g 4%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.79mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Folate 5µg 11µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.002mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 42.65g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost 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
84%
Brunost
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.626g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.