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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 A, 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 Saturated Fat.

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% 67% 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% 16% 4% 6% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.9%
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 Opinion
Calories 466kcal 315kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 6.84g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 7.35g Brunost
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Net carbs 42.65g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 42.65g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 94mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 70mg 22mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 251mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 350mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.17mg Brunost
Sugar 49.74g Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.004mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 0.79mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 193mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 1113IU 267IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 74µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Manganese 0.04mg 0.002mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.016mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.405mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.21mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.835mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.016mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.31µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Folate 5µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Brunost
Choline 89.1mg Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 19.16g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 2.143g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.375g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche

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
81%
Brunost
22%
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.

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