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

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What are the main differences between Dulce de Leche and Brunost?

  • Dulce de Leche has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Selenium than Brunost.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 88% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Cholesterol.

We used Dulce de Leche and Cheese, gjetost types in this comparison.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +302.6%
Contains more IronIron +205.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +437%

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%
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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1593.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +680.6%

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.8%
Contains more WaterWater +113.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.1%
Contains more FatsFats +301.5%
Contains more OtherOther +171.4%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +267.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.1%

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 Brunost
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Brunost Opinion
Calories 315kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 6.84g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 7.35g 29.51g Brunost
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Net carbs 55.35g 42.65g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 42.65g Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 29mg 94mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 22mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 251mg 400mg Brunost
Potassium 350mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.17mg 0.52mg Brunost
Sugar 49.74g Brunost
Copper 0.004mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 0.79mg 1.14mg Brunost
Phosphorus 193mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 129mg 600mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 267IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 74µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Manganese 0.002mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 2.7µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Folate 11µg 5µg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Brunost
Choline 89.1mg Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 4.534g 19.16g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Dulce de Leche
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 Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Brunost
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
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.626g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.