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

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What are the differences between Dulce de Leche and Milk?

  • Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Choline, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, yet Milk is higher in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 20% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has 6 times more Cholesterol than Milk. While Dulce de Leche has 29mg of Cholesterol, Milk has only 5mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Milk is lower.

We used Dulce de Leche and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D types in this article.

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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
6
:
4
Milk
Milk
Contains more Calcium +100.8%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Calcium +100.8%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%

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
8
:
4
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.3%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.6%
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.3%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
4
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +103%
Contains more Fats +657.7%
Contains more Carbs +1009.2%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Water +213.2%
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
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +103%
Contains more Fats +657.7%
Contains more Carbs +1009.2%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Water +213.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
2
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +673.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +971.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Dulce de Leche
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +673.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +971.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
4
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Lactose - 5.2
Dulce de Leche
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
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Lactose - 5.2

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Milk Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 4.99g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 3.37g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.35g 0.97g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 4.99g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 42kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g 0g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 5.2g Milk
Calcium 251mg 125mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 0.03mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 95mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 150mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 0.79mg 0.42mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg 0.01mg Milk
Manganese 0.002mg 0.003mg Milk
Selenium 2.7µg 3.3µg Milk
Vitamin A 267IU 196IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 58µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.01mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 6IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.02mg Milk
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.185mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.093mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.361mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.037mg Milk
Folate 11µg 5µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.1µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg Milk
Cholesterol 29mg 5mg Milk
Trans Fat 0.364g Milk
Saturated Fat 4.534g 0.633g Milk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 0.277g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 0.035g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 0.027g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.004g 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 Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.