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

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Significant differences between Dulce de Leche and Spread

  • Dulce de Leche has more Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Spread is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily Phosphorus needs 28% more than Spread.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Dulce de Leche and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2816.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2816.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +1581.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +846.2%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +1581.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +846.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Contains more Water +181.5%
Contains more Other +18.3%
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
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Contains more Water +181.5%
Contains more Other +18.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +961.3%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +961.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Spread Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 0g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 0g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.35g 17.1g Spread
Carbs 55.35g 0g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 158kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 0g Spread
Calcium 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 12mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 755mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.004mg Dulce de Leche
Manganese 0.002mg Dulce de Leche
Selenium 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 267IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B2 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg Dulce de Leche
Folate 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg 12.3µg Spread
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 0.364g 2.45g Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 4.534g 2.22g Spread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3.98g Spread
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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Dulce de Leche Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.