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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, Vitamin A, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 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.

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.
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%
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%
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.
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%
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%
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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.428mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
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
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
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
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
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.
Dulce de Leche Cheese
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 Dulce de Leche Cheese Opinion
Calories 315kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 6.84g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 7.35g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Net carbs 55.35g 3.09g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 3.09g Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 29mg 99mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Cheese
Calcium 251mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 350mg 76mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.14mg Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 0.48g Cheese
Copper 0.004mg 0.03mg Cheese
Zinc 0.79mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 193mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 129mg 653mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 267IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 74µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 2.7µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.029mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.059mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.41mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.066mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 11µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.364g 0.917g Dulce de Leche
Choline 89.1mg 16.5mg Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 4.534g 18.867g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.421g 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 0.32g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.017g 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 0.001g 0.007g 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
Dulce de Leche Cheese
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
22%
Dulce de Leche
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
79%
Cheese

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.