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

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What are the main differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Dulce de Leche?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is richer in Vitamin A, yet Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has 3 times more Vitamin A than Dulce de Leche. Neufchâtel cheese has 241µg of Vitamin A, while Dulce de Leche has 74µg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, neufchatel and Dulce de Leche 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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +575%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.79mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.7µg

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 0% 50% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +215%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.2%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
64% 30% 5%
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 +169.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +54.2%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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.
Neufchâtel cheese Dulce de Leche
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 Neufchâtel cheese Dulce de Leche Opinion
Calories 253kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Protein 9.15g 6.84g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 22.78g 7.35g Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Net carbs 3.59g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 3.59g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 74mg 29mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 10mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Calcium 117mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 152mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.13mg 0.17mg Dulce de Leche
Sugar 3.19g 49.74g Neufchâtel cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.004mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg 0.79mg Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Phosphorus 138mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 334mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 841IU 267IU Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A 241µg 74µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.2mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Manganese 0.011mg 0.002mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 3µg 2.7µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.016mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.21mg
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.016mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.3µg Neufchâtel cheese
Folate 14µg 11µg Neufchâtel cheese
Trans Fat 0.364g Neufchâtel cheese
Choline 89.1mg Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 12.79g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 2.143g Neufchâtel cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 0.375g Neufchâtel cheese
Tryptophan 0.106mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg Neufchâtel cheese
Fructose 0g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g 0.05g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Dulce de Leche
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
15%
Neufchâtel cheese
22%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
27%
Dulce de Leche

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients
  2. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.