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Dulce de Leche vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dulce de Leche and Parmigiano-Reggiano different?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in Choline, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Parmigiano-Reggiano is 86% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 4 times more Choline than Parmigiano-Reggiano. While Dulce de Leche contains 89.1mg of Choline, Parmigiano-Reggiano contains only 20.7mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less Saturated Fat.

Dulce de Leche and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat are the varieties 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 +180%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Calcium +341.8%
Contains more Iron +429.4%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.7%
Contains more Zinc +389.9%
Contains more Copper +5850%
Contains more Manganese +4150%
Contains more Selenium +555.6%
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 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Calcium +341.8%
Contains more Iron +429.4%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.7%
Contains more Zinc +389.9%
Contains more Copper +5850%
Contains more Manganese +4150%
Contains more Selenium +555.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +629%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%
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 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +629%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3940.1%
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Fats +172.1%
Contains more Water +76.2%
Contains more Other +358.9%
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +3940.1%
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Fats +172.1%
Contains more Water +76.2%
Contains more Other +358.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.2%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.2%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 1.37g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 7.35g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 55.35g 1.37g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 265kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 251mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.17mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 22mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 193mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 350mg 125mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 1529mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.004mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.002mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 2.7µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 267IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.17mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.114mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.325mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.049mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 11µg 10µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 29mg 88mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 4.534g 13.317g 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 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.462g Parmigiano-Reggiano
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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Dulce de Leche Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.