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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.
Contains more Iron +276.5%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +6200%
Contains more Calcium +660.6%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +865%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Zinc +364.7%
Contains more Selenium +107.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +276.5%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +6200%
Contains more Calcium +660.6%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +865%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Zinc +364.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +623.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.1%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
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 E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +623.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.1%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +90.6%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Contains more Protein +734.1%
Contains more Fats +1066.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.8%
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 Water +90.6%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Contains more Protein +734.1%
Contains more Fats +1066.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.8%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +864.1%
Contains more Fructose +4328.1%
Contains more Sucrose +1458.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +864.1%
Contains more Fructose +4328.1%
Contains more Sucrose +1458.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 39.87g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 0.82g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 0.63g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 40.77g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 172kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g 0.32g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g 49.74g Barbecue sauce
Fiber 0.9g 0g Barbecue sauce
Calcium 33mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.64mg 0.17mg Barbecue sauce
Magnesium 13mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 20mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 232mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 1027mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.17mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.072mg 0.004mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0.126mg 0.002mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 1.3µg 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 224IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.2mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.016mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 0.21mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.016mg Barbecue sauce
Folate 2µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Barbecue sauce
Trans Fat 0g 0.364g Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 0.045g 4.534g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce 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
8%
Barbecue sauce
20%
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 Sugar?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.