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

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Significant differences between Spread and Dulce de Leche

  • Spread has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Dulce de Leche is richer in Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily Phosphorus needs 28% more than Spread.
  • Dulce de Leche has 11 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Spread. Spread has 3.98g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Dulce de Leche has 0.375g.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium.

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

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
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.
Spread
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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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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%
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 Fats +132.7%
Contains more Water +181.5%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
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
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Contains more Water +181.5%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

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%
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 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.
Spread Dulce de Leche
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 Spread Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 0g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 0g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 17.1g 7.35g Spread
Carbs 0g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 158kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 0g 49.74g Spread
Calcium 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 0mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 12mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 755mg 129mg 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 4489IU 267IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.2mg 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 12.3µg 1.3µg Spread
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g 0.364g Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 2.22g 4.534g Spread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 2.143g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.375g 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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is better in case of low diet
Spread Dulce de Leche
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
28%
Spread
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
27%
Dulce de Leche

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/nutrients
  2. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.