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

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What are the main differences between dulce de Leche and neufchâtel cheese?

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B5, yet neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche has 3 times more vitamin B2 than neufchâtel cheese. Dulce de Leche has 0.405mg of vitamin B2, while neufchâtel cheese has 0.155mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less cholesterol.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

We used Dulce de Leche and Cheese, neufchatel 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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.3%
Contains more IronIron +30.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +575%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.82mg

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%
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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg

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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1441.8%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.8%
Contains more FatsFats +209.9%
Contains more WaterWater +119.8%

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
14% 86%
Starch: 0.5 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.19 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +54.2%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Neufchâtel cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.534g 12.79g 38%
Fats 7.35g 22.78g 24%
Vitamin A 74µg 241µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.155mg 19%
Carbs 55.35g 3.59g 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Cholesterol 29mg 74mg 15%
Calcium 251mg 117mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 5.784g 9%
Sodium 129mg 334mg 9%
Phosphorus 193mg 138mg 8%
Potassium 350mg 152mg 6%
Protein 6.84g 9.15g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.575mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.97g 4%
Magnesium 22mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Copper 0.004mg 0.027mg 3%
Calories 315kcal 253kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.041mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Iron 0.17mg 0.13mg 1%
Selenium 2.7µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.4mg 1%
Folate 11µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 55.35g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 49.74g 3.19g N/A
Zinc 0.79mg 0.82mg 0%
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.3µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.117g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g 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 Neufchâtel cheese
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.256g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.