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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, selenium, and vitamin A, while dulce de Leche is higher in choline.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily need for 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.
  • Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index (42) than gruyere cheese (0).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 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 +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +302.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +393.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +437%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.17mg

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% 90% 5.6% 9% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 8.4%
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 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +478.6%
~equal in Folate ~11µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +335.8%
Contains more FatsFats +340%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more OtherOther +145.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15275%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 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 +368.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Calcium 1011mg 251mg 76%
Saturated fat 18.913g 4.534g 65%
Phosphorus 605mg 193mg 59%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.31µg 54%
Protein 29.81g 6.84g 46%
Fats 32.34g 7.35g 38%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.79mg 28%
Cholesterol 110mg 29mg 27%
Sodium 714mg 129mg 25%
Vitamin A 271µg 74µg 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 2.143g 20%
Carbs 0.36g 55.35g 18%
Choline 15.4mg 89.1mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.405mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.375g 9%
Potassium 81mg 350mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.835mg 5%
Calories 413kcal 315kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.016mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.016mg 4%
Copper 0.032mg 0.004mg 3%
Magnesium 36mg 22mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg 2%
Vitamin D 24IU 6IU 2%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.002mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 55.35g N/A
Iron 0.17mg 0.17mg 0%
Sugar 0.36g 49.74g N/A
Folate 10µg 11µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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
Gruyere 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
35%
Gruyere cheese
23%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
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.

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