Beans vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beans and dulce de Leche
- Beans are richer in copper, fiber, and vitamin B1, yet dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for dulce de Leche is 27% higher.
- Beans contain less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +70.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +5050% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +77.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +402% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +19.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +837.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +712.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1380% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +575% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +62.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +189.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.405mg | 27% |
Copper | 0.206mg | 0.004mg | 22% |
Fiber | 5.5g | 0g | 22% |
Calcium | 50mg | 251mg | 20% |
Saturated fat | 0.103g | 4.534g | 20% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 104mg | 193mg | 13% |
Carbs | 20.49g | 55.35g | 12% |
Calories | 105kcal | 315kcal | 11% |
Choline | 30.8mg | 89.1mg | 11% |
Fats | 0.4g | 7.35g | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.016mg | 11% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.016mg | 9% |
Vitamin A | 5µg | 74µg | 8% |
Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.79mg | 6% |
Sodium | 1mg | 129mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 2.143g | 5% |
Protein | 4.8g | 6.84g | 4% |
Folate | 24µg | 11µg | 3% |
Selenium | 4.5µg | 2.7µg | 3% |
Potassium | 296mg | 350mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.29mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 22mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.43mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.375g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 2.6mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 14.99g | 55.35g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.78g | 49.74g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.002mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.364g | N/A |
Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater | +152.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1737.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.172 g
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 | -97.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6022.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118% |