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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +59.4%
Contains more Iron +205.9%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.1%
Contains more Potassium +302.6%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Calcium +59.4%
Contains more Iron +205.9%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.1%
Contains more Potassium +302.6%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +316.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1593.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +680.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +120%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
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 +316.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1593.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +680.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Fats +301.5%
Contains more Other +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Water +113.6%
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 Protein +41.1%
Contains more Fats +301.5%
Contains more Other +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Water +113.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 42.65g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 9.65g 6.84g Brunost
Fats 29.51g 7.35g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 466kcal 315kcal Brunost
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 251mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.17mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 22mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 193mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 350mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 1.14mg 0.79mg Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.004mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.002mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 267IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 74µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
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
Folate 5µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 0.31µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
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
Cholesterol 94mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 2.143g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.375g Brunost
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost 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
87%
Brunost
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
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.