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

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Important differences between mozzarella and dulce de Leche

  • Mozzarella has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc; however, dulce de Leche has more choline and potassium.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 48% more.
  • Mozzarella has 6 times more selenium than dulce de Leche. Mozzarella has 15.7µg of selenium, while dulce de Leche has 2.7µg.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in saturated fat.
  • Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index than mozzarella.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Dulce de Leche.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.2%
Contains more IronIron +47.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +575%
Contains more ZincZinc +296.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +481.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268.4%

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +384.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +302%
Contains more FatsFats +132.7%
Contains more WaterWater +73.8%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1685.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 +126%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 251mg 48%
Phosphorus 524mg 193mg 47%
Protein 27.5g 6.84g 41%
Saturated fat 10.867g 4.534g 29%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.31µg 25%
Selenium 15.7µg 2.7µg 24%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.79mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Carbs 3.1g 55.35g 17%
Fats 17.1g 7.35g 15%
Choline 18.4mg 89.1mg 13%
Potassium 95mg 350mg 8%
Cholesterol 54mg 29mg 8%
Vitamin A 137µg 74µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 2.143g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.016mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.405mg 5%
Sodium 16mg 129mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Copper 0.027mg 0.004mg 3%
Calories 280kcal 315kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Iron 0.25mg 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.21mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 13IU 6IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.375g 1%
Folate 9µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.2mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.016mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
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
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.333g)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.