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

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Important differences between Dulce de Leche and Cotija cheese

  • Dulce de Leche has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 81% more.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Dulce de Leche and Cheese, mexican, queso cotija.

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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 Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Calcium +218.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.7%
Contains more Zinc +389.9%
Contains more Copper +5850%
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 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Calcium +218.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.7%
Contains more Zinc +389.9%
Contains more Copper +5850%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +224%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
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 +46.2%
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 52% 5% 15% 0% 8% 113% 3% 0% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +224%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
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 +46.2%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1294.2%
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Fats +308.2%
Contains more Water +32.4%
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% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +1294.2%
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Fats +308.2%
Contains more Water +32.4%
Contains more Other +358.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.5%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.5%

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 Cotija cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 3.97g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 20g Cotija cheese
Fats 7.35g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 55.35g 3.97g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 251mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 22mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 193mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 350mg 125mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 1400mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.004mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.002mg Dulce de Leche
Selenium 2.7µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 267IU 865IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 229µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 6IU 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.029mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.114mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.049mg Cotija cheese
Folate 11µg 10µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.9µg Cotija cheese
Cholesterol 29mg 100mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g 0g Cotija cheese
Saturated Fat 4.534g 17.5g 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 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.187g Cotija 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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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Cotija 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
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1271mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.966g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cotija cheese
Cotija 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. Cotija cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170898/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.