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Dulce de Leche vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between dulce de Leche and cream cheese

  • Dulce de Leche has more calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, and potassium; however, cream cheese has more vitamin A and selenium.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 78% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has 3 times more choline than cream cheese. Dulce de Leche has 89.1mg of choline, while cream cheese has 27.2mg.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in sodium.
  • Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index than cream cheese.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Dulce de Leche and Cheese, cream.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.2%
Contains more IronIron +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +58%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.5%

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% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +330%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61.5%

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +902.7%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%
Contains more FatsFats +368.6%
Contains more WaterWater +83.3%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +315.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +295.5%

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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +30.9%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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 Cream 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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.534g 20.213g 71%
Fats 7.35g 34.44g 42%
Vitamin A 74µg 308µg 26%
Cholesterol 29mg 101mg 24%
Carbs 55.35g 5.52g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 8.907g 17%
Calcium 251mg 97mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.23mg 13%
Phosphorus 193mg 107mg 12%
Selenium 2.7µg 8.6µg 11%
Choline 89.1mg 27.2mg 11%
Sodium 129mg 314mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.483g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.517mg 6%
Potassium 350mg 132mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.22µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.86mg 4%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.5mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.056mg 3%
Calories 315kcal 350kcal 2%
Copper 0.004mg 0.018mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.091mg 1%
Protein 6.84g 6.15g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.1µg 1%
Folate 11µg 9µg 1%
Iron 0.17mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Cream 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
23%
Dulce de Leche
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.679g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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