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

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The main differences between Dulce de Leche and Egg

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Calcium, yet Egg is richer in Copper, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Egg is 222% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 5 times more Calcium than Egg. Dulce de Leche contains 251mg of Calcium, while Egg contains 50mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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 +402%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Potassium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Zinc +32.9%
Contains more Copper +49900%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +1040.7%
Equal in Sodium - 124
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 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Calcium +402%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Potassium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Zinc +32.9%
Contains more Copper +49900%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +1040.7%
Equal in Sodium - 124

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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Egg
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +415%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +656.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +258.1%
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 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +415%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +656.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +258.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +4842%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +83.9%
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Water +159.9%
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
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Carbs +4842%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +83.9%
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Water +159.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.1%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Egg Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 1.12g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 12.58g Egg
Fats 7.35g 10.61g Egg
Carbs 55.35g 1.12g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 155kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 1.12g Egg
Calcium 251mg 50mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 22mg 10mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 172mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 126mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 124mg Egg
Zinc 0.79mg 1.05mg Egg
Copper 0.004mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.002mg 0.026mg Egg
Selenium 2.7µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 267IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 6IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0.2µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.064mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.121mg Egg
Folate 11µg 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.3µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 29mg 373mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Egg
Saturated Fat 4.534g 3.267g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.005g Egg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.414g Egg
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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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche Egg
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
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 344mg)
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.

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.