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

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What are the differences between Dulce de Leche and Parmesan?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in Choline, yet Parmesan is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Parmesan's daily need coverage for Sodium is 73% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has 6 times more Choline than Parmesan. While Dulce de Leche has 89.1mg of Choline, Parmesan has only 14.1mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Dulce de Leche is lower.

We used Dulce de Leche and Cheese, parmesan, grated types 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.
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 24% 256% 16% 18% 13% 115% 269% 235% 9.3% 188%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +239.8%
Contains more IronIron +188.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +431.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +224.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1174.1%

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% 16% 4% 6% 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% 58% 11% 15% 6.5% 83% 1.5% 27% 19% 175% 4.3% 4.5% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +531.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +264.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +165%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.8%

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
28% 28% 14% 23% 7%
Protein: 28.42 g
Fats: 27.84 g
Carbs: 13.91 g
Water: 22.65 g
Other: 7.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.9%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +315.5%
Contains more FatsFats +278.8%
Contains more OtherOther +310.3%

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.386 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +232.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.6%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +1371.4%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Parmesan
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Parmesan Opinion
Calories 315kcal 420kcal Parmesan
Protein 6.84g 28.42g Parmesan
Fats 7.35g 27.84g Parmesan
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Net carbs 55.35g 13.91g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 13.91g Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 29mg 86mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 21IU Parmesan
Magnesium 22mg 34mg Parmesan
Calcium 251mg 853mg Parmesan
Potassium 350mg 180mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.49mg Parmesan
Sugar 49.74g 0.07g Parmesan
Copper 0.004mg 0.04mg Parmesan
Zinc 0.79mg 4.2mg Parmesan
Phosphorus 193mg 627mg Parmesan
Sodium 129mg 1804mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 267IU 974IU Parmesan
Vitamin A 74µg 262µg Parmesan
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.53mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Parmesan
Manganese 0.002mg 0.071mg Parmesan
Selenium 2.7µg 34.4µg Parmesan
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.026mg Parmesan
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.358mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.08mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.45mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.081mg Parmesan
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.4µg Parmesan
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.7µg Parmesan
Folate 11µg 6µg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g 0.876g Dulce de Leche
Choline 89.1mg 14.1mg Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 4.534g 15.371g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 7.13g Parmesan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.386g Parmesan
Tryptophan 0.383mg Parmesan
Threonine 1.075mg Parmesan
Isoleucine 1.455mg Parmesan
Leucine 2.747mg Parmesan
Lysine 2.201mg Parmesan
Methionine 0.751mg Parmesan
Phenylalanine 1.538mg Parmesan
Valine 1.865mg Parmesan
Histidine 0.806mg Parmesan
Fructose 0.32g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.102g Parmesan
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.015g Parmesan
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.026g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 0.87g Parmesan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Parmesan
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
22%
Dulce de Leche
32%
Parmesan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
114%
Parmesan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.837g)
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. Parmesan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171247/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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