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

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Significant differences between cauliflower and dulce de Leche

  • Cauliflower has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and folate; however, dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily vitamin C needs 51% more than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche has 12 times less vitamin K than cauliflower. Cauliflower has 15.5µg of vitamin K, while dulce de Leche has 1.3µg.
  • Cauliflower contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cauliflower, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
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 +147.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +875%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1040.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +338.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
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 CVitamin C +1753.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1092.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 +220.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1013.7%
Contains more OtherOther +130.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 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 -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6202.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1109.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 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 FructoseFructose +203.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +80.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
Cauliflower Dulce de Leche
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin C 48.2mg 2.6mg 51%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.405mg 27%
Calcium 22mg 251mg 23%
Phosphorus 44mg 193mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.13g 4.534g 20%
Carbs 4.97g 55.35g 17%
Calories 25kcal 315kcal 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.016mg 13%
Folate 57µg 11µg 12%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 1.3µg 12%
Fats 0.28g 7.35g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Protein 1.92g 6.84g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Choline 44.3mg 89.1mg 8%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.002mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 2.143g 5%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.79mg 5%
Selenium 0.6µg 2.7µg 4%
Sodium 30mg 129mg 4%
Copper 0.039mg 0.004mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.016mg 3%
Iron 0.42mg 0.17mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.835mg 3%
Potassium 299mg 350mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.21mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.375g 2%
Fructose 0.97g 0.32g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 2.97g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 1.91g 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g 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 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
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 glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.404g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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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