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

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A recap on differences between Broccoli and Dulce de Leche

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 96% more than Dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 78 times less Vitamin K than Broccoli. Broccoli contains 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Dulce de Leche contains 1.3µg.
  • Broccoli has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, raw 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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
4
:
6
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Iron +329.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Copper +1125%
Contains more Manganese +10400%
Contains more Calcium +434%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Selenium - 2.7
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Dulce de Leche
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +329.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Copper +1125%
Contains more Manganese +10400%
Contains more Calcium +434%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Selenium - 2.7

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.
Broccoli
Broccoli
8
:
4
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +290%
Contains more Vitamin C +3330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +993.8%
Contains more Folate +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +7715.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Dulce de Leche
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 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +290%
Contains more Vitamin C +3330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +993.8%
Contains more Folate +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +7715.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
4
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Water +211%
Contains more Protein +142.6%
Contains more Fats +1886.5%
Contains more Carbs +733.6%
Contains more Other +101.1%
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Dulce de Leche
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 +211%
Contains more Protein +142.6%
Contains more Fats +1886.5%
Contains more Carbs +733.6%
Contains more Other +101.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
1
:
2
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19381.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +886.8%
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Dulce de Leche
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19381.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +886.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broccoli
Broccoli
2
:
4
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Contains more Fructose +112.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +41670%
Contains more Glucose +246.9%
Contains more Lactose +2242.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Broccoli
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Dulce de Leche
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 Fructose +112.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +41670%
Contains more Glucose +246.9%
Contains more Lactose +2242.9%
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.
Broccoli Dulce de Leche
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 2.82g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 0.37g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 6.64g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 34kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.68g 0.32g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 49.74g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 0g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.73mg 0.17mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 66mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 316mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 33mg 129mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.049mg 0.004mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.002mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.5µg 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 623IU 267IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 89.2mg 2.6mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.016mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.016mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 11µg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 101.6µg 1.3µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Broccoli
Trans Fat 0g 0.364g Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 4.534g Broccoli
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
65%
Broccoli
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.495g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.