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Barbecue sauce vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between barbecue sauce and dulce de Leche

  • Barbecue sauce has more copper; however, dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, choline, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Barbecue sauce covers your daily sodium needs 39% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 18 times less copper than barbecue sauce. Barbecue sauce contains 0.072mg of copper, while dulce de Leche contains 0.004mg.
  • Dulce de Leche has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, barbecue 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +276.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +364.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +865%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +623.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +1154.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 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 WaterWater +90.6%
Contains more OtherOther +75.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +734.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1066.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2513.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +864.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4328.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1458.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barbecue sauce Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Sodium 1027mg 129mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.405mg 27%
Phosphorus 20mg 193mg 25%
Calcium 33mg 251mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.045g 4.534g 20%
Fructose 14.17g 0.32g 17%
Choline 7.1mg 89.1mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.835mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Protein 0.82g 6.84g 12%
Fats 0.63g 7.35g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Copper 0.072mg 0.004mg 8%
Calories 172kcal 315kcal 7%
Vitamin A 11µg 74µg 7%
Iron 0.64mg 0.17mg 6%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.79mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.016mg 5%
Carbs 40.77g 55.35g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 2.143g 5%
Manganese 0.126mg 0.002mg 5%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.2mg 4%
Selenium 1.3µg 2.7µg 3%
Potassium 232mg 350mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2.6mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 0.375g 2%
Folate 2µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 39.87g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 33.24g 49.74g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce Dulce de Leche
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
7%
Barbecue sauce
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 898mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.

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