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

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Summary of differences between Dulce de Leche and Buttermilk

  • Buttermilk has less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Choline, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium than Dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 20% more than Buttermilk.
  • Dulce de Leche has 7 times more Cholesterol than Buttermilk. While Dulce de Leche has 29mg of Cholesterol, Buttermilk has only 4mg.
  • Buttermilk has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dulce de Leche and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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.
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
8
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Calcium +116.4%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.9%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Contains more Copper +175%
Equal in Manganese - 0.002
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +116.4%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.9%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Contains more Copper +175%
Equal in Manganese - 0.002

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.
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
10
:
2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +468.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.6%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Dulce de Leche
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%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +468.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.6%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
4
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +106.6%
Contains more Fats +735.2%
Contains more Carbs +1055.5%
Contains more Other +96.6%
Contains more Water +213.9%
Dulce de Leche
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
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +106.6%
Contains more Fats +735.2%
Contains more Carbs +1055.5%
Contains more Other +96.6%
Contains more Water +213.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
2
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +743.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1036.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Dulce de Leche
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +743.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1036.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 4.79g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 3.31g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.35g 0.88g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 4.79g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 40kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calcium 251mg 116mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.05mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 89mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 151mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 190mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 0.42mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.011mg Buttermilk
Manganese 0.002mg 0.002mg
Selenium 2.7µg 2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 267IU 47IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 14µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.05mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 1IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 1mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.154mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.058mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.275mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Folate 11µg 5µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.22µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.1µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 29mg 4mg Buttermilk
Trans Fat 0.364g Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 4.534g 0.548g Buttermilk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 0.254g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.033g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
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 Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.986g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.