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

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How are Dulce de Leche and Gruyere cheese different?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Choline, while Gruyere cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 76% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 6 times more Choline than Gruyere cheese. Dulce de Leche contains 89.1mg of Choline, while Gruyere cheese contains 15.4mg.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol.

Dulce de Leche and Cheese, gruyere types were used in this article.

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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 Potassium +332.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Calcium +302.8%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.5%
Contains more Zinc +393.7%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +750%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Equal in Iron - 0.17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Contains more Potassium +332.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Calcium +302.8%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.5%
Contains more Zinc +393.7%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +750%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Equal in Iron - 0.17

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
Equal in Folate - 10
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 6% 18% 0% 15% 65% 2% 34% 19% 8% 200% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15275%
Contains more Protein +335.8%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +145.7%
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
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 g
Contains more Carbs +15275%
Contains more Protein +335.8%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +145.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.1%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Gruyere cheese Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 0.36g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 29.81g Gruyere cheese
Fats 7.35g 32.34g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 55.35g 0.36g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 413kcal Gruyere cheese
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 0.36g Gruyere cheese
Calcium 251mg 1011mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.17mg
Magnesium 22mg 36mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 193mg 605mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 350mg 81mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 714mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 3.9mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.004mg 0.032mg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.017mg Gruyere cheese
Selenium 2.7µg 14.5µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A 267IU 948IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 271µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.28mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 6IU 24IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.06mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.279mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.106mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.562mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.081mg Gruyere cheese
Folate 11µg 10µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.6µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.421mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.089mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.612mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 3.102mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.71mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.822mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.743mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.243mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.117mg Gruyere cheese
Cholesterol 29mg 110mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Gruyere cheese
Saturated Fat 4.534g 18.913g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 10.043g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.733g Gruyere cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 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 Gruyere cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
36%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.379g)
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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.