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

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How are Gruyere cheese and Dulce de Leche different?

  • Gruyere cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, while Dulce de Leche is higher in Choline.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 76% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Gruyere cheese contains 6 times more Sodium than Dulce de Leche. Gruyere cheese contains 714mg of Sodium, while Dulce de Leche contains 129mg.

Cheese, gruyere 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 Calcium +302.8%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.5%
Contains more Zinc +393.7%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +750%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains more Potassium +332.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Calcium +302.8%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.5%
Contains more Zinc +393.7%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +750%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains more Potassium +332.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.17

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 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Equal in Folate - 11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 6% 18% 0% 15% 65% 2% 34% 19% 8% 200% 7%
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 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +335.8%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +145.7%
Contains more Carbs +15275%
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 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 +335.8%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +145.7%
Contains more Carbs +15275%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 29.81g 6.84g Gruyere cheese
Fats 32.34g 7.35g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 0.36g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 413kcal 315kcal Gruyere cheese
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 0.36g 49.74g Gruyere cheese
Calcium 1011mg 251mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.17mg
Magnesium 36mg 22mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 605mg 193mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 81mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 714mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 3.9mg 0.79mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.004mg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.017mg 0.002mg Gruyere cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A 948IU 267IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 74µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.2mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 6IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.016mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.21mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.016mg Gruyere cheese
Folate 10µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.31µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.3µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.421mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.089mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.612mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 3.102mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.71mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.822mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.743mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.243mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.117mg Gruyere cheese
Cholesterol 110mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Gruyere cheese
Saturated Fat 18.913g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 2.143g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.375g Gruyere cheese
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
Gruyere cheese 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
36%
Gruyere cheese
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.379g)
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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.