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

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The main differences between Cheese and Dulce de Leche

  • Cheese is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Zinc, yet Dulce de Leche is richer in Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheese is 72% higher.
  • Cheese contains 11 times more Selenium than Dulce de Leche. Cheese contains 28.5µg of Selenium, while Dulce de Leche contains 2.7µg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
Cheese
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +955.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360.5%
Contains more IronIron +21.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.2%

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.
Cheese
Cheese
8
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +255%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +440%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.405mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
4
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +234.4%
Contains more FatsFats +353.2%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
Contains more OtherOther +112%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1691.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +331.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +278.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
0
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +553.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +4000%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +930%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese 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
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Dulce de Leche Opinion
Calories 404kcal 315kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 6.84g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 7.35g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Net carbs 3.09g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 3.09g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 99mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 24IU 6IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Cheese
Calcium 710mg 251mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.14mg 0.17mg Dulce de Leche
Sugar 0.48g 49.74g Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.004mg Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 0.79mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 193mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 1242IU 267IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 74µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.2mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.002mg Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 2.7µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.016mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.405mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.21mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.016mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.31µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.3µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 11µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.364g Dulce de Leche
Choline 16.5mg 89.1mg Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 18.867g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 2.143g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.375g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.009g Cheese
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 0.007g 0.001g Cheese
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
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
33%
Cheese
22%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.333g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.