Dulce de Leche vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between dulce de Leche and cheese
- Dulce de Leche is richer in choline, yet cheese is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheese is 72% higher.
- Dulce de Leche contains 5 times more choline than cheese. Dulce de Leche contains 89.1mg of choline, while cheese contains 16.5mg.
- Dulce de Leche contains less cholesterol.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.
Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Cheese, cheddar.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +360.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.2% |
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +255.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +345.9% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 18.867g | 65% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 28.5µg | 47% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 710mg | 46% |
| Fats | 7.35g | 33.31g | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 455mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 1.1µg | 33% |
| Protein | 6.84g | 22.87g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 330µg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 3.64mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 99mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 653mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 9.246g | 18% |
| Carbs | 55.35g | 3.09g | 17% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 16.5mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.41mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 76mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 1.421g | 7% |
| Folate | 11µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Calories | 315kcal | 404kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.428mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 24IU | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.35g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 49.74g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | 0.917g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.017g | 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 | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1691.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +234.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +353.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +331.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +278.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +553.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +4000% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +930% |
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Maltose
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