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

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The main differences between dulce de Leche and feta

  • Feta is richer than dulce de Leche in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for feta is 58% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less cholesterol.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +464.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.4%
Contains more IronIron +282.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +455.6%

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.
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%
Feta
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +445.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.18mg

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
Feta
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1253.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.7%
Contains more FatsFats +189.5%
Contains more WaterWater +92.3%
Contains more OtherOther +197.1%

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
Feta
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.6%

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 Feta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.69µg 58%
Saturated fat 4.534g 14.946g 47%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.844mg 34%
Sodium 129mg 917mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.424mg 31%
Calcium 251mg 493mg 24%
Selenium 2.7µg 15µg 22%
Phosphorus 193mg 337mg 21%
Fats 7.35g 21.28g 21%
Cholesterol 29mg 89mg 20%
Zinc 0.79mg 2.88mg 19%
Carbs 55.35g 4.09g 17%
Protein 6.84g 14.21g 15%
Choline 89.1mg 15.4mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.154mg 12%
Potassium 350mg 62mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 4.623g 6%
Vitamin A 74µg 125µg 6%
Iron 0.17mg 0.65mg 6%
Folate 11µg 32µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.991mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.967mg 3%
Calories 315kcal 264kcal 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Copper 0.004mg 0.032mg 3%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 16IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.591g 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 4.09g N/A
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.18mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.412g)

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.