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

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Significant differences between Dulce de Leche and Butter

  • Dulce de Leche has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Potassium, however, Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Butter covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 230% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Butter has 15 times less Potassium than Dulce de Leche. Dulce de Leche has 350mg of Potassium, while Butter has 24mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Butter, without salt.

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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 Calcium +945.8%
Contains more Iron +750%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +704.2%
Contains more Potassium +1358.3%
Contains more Zinc +777.8%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +945.8%
Contains more Iron +750%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +704.2%
Contains more Potassium +1358.3%
Contains more Zinc +777.8%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +100%

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.
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Butter
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1091.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +659.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +836%
Contains more Vitamin E +1060%
Contains more Vitamin K +438.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1091.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +659.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +836%
Contains more Vitamin E +1060%
Contains more Vitamin K +438.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +704.7%
Contains more Carbs +92150%
Contains more Water +60%
Contains more Other +4275%
Contains more Fats +1003.5%
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
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +704.7%
Contains more Carbs +92150%
Contains more Water +60%
Contains more Other +4275%
Contains more Fats +1003.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +993.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +702.7%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +993.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +702.7%

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 Butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Butter Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 0.06g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 0.85g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.35g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 55.35g 0.06g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 717kcal Butter
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 0.06g Butter
Calcium 251mg 24mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.02mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 22mg 2mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 24mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 24mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 0.79mg 0.09mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.016mg Butter
Manganese 0.002mg 0.004mg Butter
Selenium 2.7µg 1µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 267IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.2mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.005mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.034mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.042mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.11mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.003mg Dulce de Leche
Folate 11µg 3µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.17µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Cholesterol 29mg 215mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Butter
Saturated Fat 4.534g 50.489g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 2.166g Butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.315g Butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 45.955g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/nutrients

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

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