Muenster cheese vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between muenster cheese and dulce de Leche
- Muenster cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A; however, dulce de Leche is higher in choline.
- Muenster cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 73% more than dulce de Leche.
- Dulce de Leche contains 5 times less selenium than muenster cheese. Muenster cheese contains 14.5µg of selenium, while dulce de Leche contains 2.7µg.
- Dulce de Leche has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, muenster and Dulce de Leche.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +675% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +255.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +437% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +302.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +374.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +339.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +478.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +242.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +308.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4842% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +306.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.113g | 4.534g | 66% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 0.31µg | 48% |
| Calcium | 717mg | 251mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 468mg | 193mg | 39% |
| Fats | 30.04g | 7.35g | 35% |
| Protein | 23.41g | 6.84g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 298µg | 74µg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 29mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 628mg | 129mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 2.7µg | 21% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 55.35g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.81mg | 0.79mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.711g | 2.143g | 16% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 89.1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.835mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.32mg | 0.405mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 350mg | 6% |
| Calories | 368kcal | 315kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.031mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.661g | 0.375g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 6IU | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.103mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.888mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.26mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.24mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.482mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.829mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.579g)
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.